Grade I listed · Tunbridge Wells

Scotney Castle with Courtyards and Garden Terrace

Scotney Castle with Courtyards and Garden Terrace is a Grade I listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 20 October 1954. It is one of 28 Grade I entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 6% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameScotney Castle with Courtyards and Garden Terrace
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1336699
Date first listed20 October 1954
Local planning authorityTunbridge Wells
Location51.09285, 0.40821 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1336699

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Scotney Castle with Courtyards and Garden Terrace

NameGradeDistance
The BastionII61 m
Walled Garden About 75 Metres North West of Scotney CastleII176 m
Boathouse on Outer Island at Old Scotney CastleII243 m
Causeway and Walls About 20 Metres West of Old Scotney CastleII248 m
Well Head with the West Courtyard of Old Scotney CastleII253 m
The Ruins of Old Scotney CastleI274 m
Ice House About 50 Metres North East of Old Scotney CastleII279 m
Bridge Over the Sweetbourne at Tq 6875 3510II304 m
Bridge over the River Bewl at TQ 6872 3495II409 m
Toll Gate CottageII757 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Scotney Castle with Courtyards and Garden Terrace listed?
Yes. Scotney Castle with Courtyards and Garden Terrace is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1336699, first listed on 20 October 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Scotney Castle with Courtyards and Garden Terrace?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tunbridge Wells, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.