Grade II listed · Tunbridge Wells

David Salomons' House, water tower and wall attached to east

David Salomons' House, water tower and wall attached to east is a Grade II listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 14 March 1973. It is one of 2,083 Grade II entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 22% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDavid Salomons' House, water tower and wall attached to east
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1338685
Date first listed14 March 1973
Local planning authorityTunbridge Wells
Location51.15259, 0.24185 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1338685

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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 David Salomons' House, water tower and wall attached to east

NameGradeDistance
Sir David Salomons' Motor Stables, BroomhillII35 m
Sir David Salomons House Wall and Terrace to SouthII53 m
North Lodge to David Salomons' HouseII74 m
David Salomons House East LodgeII80 m
Stables to East of Sir David Salomons' HouseII*127 m
Old Broomhill FarmhouseII211 m
Bentham Hill Bentham Hill, West Lodge West LodgeII328 m
Bentam Hill HouseII458 m
Bentham FarmhouseII634 m
Woods CottageII643 m

Frequently asked questions

Is David Salomons' House, water tower and wall attached to east listed?
Yes. David Salomons' House, water tower and wall attached to east is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1338685, first listed on 14 March 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to David Salomons' House, water tower and wall attached to east?
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.