Grade II listed · Epping Forest

The Dower House Including Front Wall with Railings

The Dower House Including Front Wall with Railings is a Grade II listed building in Epping Forest, first listed on 3 October 1972. It is one of 1,241 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Epping Forest; 18% of Epping Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Dower House Including Front Wall with Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1337323
Date first listed	3 October 1972
Local planning authority	Epping Forest
Location	51.77256, 0.04019 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1337323

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 The Dower House Including Front Wall with Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
Dower House Barn	II	18 m
118 and 120, High Street	II	22 m
New Inn Public House	II	45 m
Lockup	II	50 m
Stocks	II	51 m
Granary at Temple Farmhouse	II	64 m
Church House	II	69 m
Whitegates	II	71 m
Temple Farmhouse	II	77 m
Sakins	II	87 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dower House Including Front Wall with Railings listed?

Yes. The Dower House Including Front Wall with Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1337323, first listed on 3 October 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Dower House Including Front Wall with Railings?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Epping Forest, 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.