Grade I listed · Folkestone and Hythe

Saltwood Castle

Saltwood Castle is a Grade I listed building in Folkestone and Hythe, first listed on 27 August 1952. It is one of 29 Grade I entries among 916 listed buildings in Folkestone and Hythe; 7% of Folkestone and Hythe’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSaltwood Castle
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1344198
Date first listed27 August 1952
Local planning authorityFolkestone and Hythe
Location51.08181, 1.08504 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1344198

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Folkestone and Hythe will require for your works on Saltwood Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Saltwood Castle

NameGradeDistance
Former Lodge to Saltwood CastleII154 m
Church of St Peter and St PaulII*395 m
Monument to Mary Bolland About 10 Metres South of Tower of Church of St Peter and St PaulII400 m
Saltwood HouseII499 m
KintailII628 m
BenningtonII630 m
14-20, North RoadII923 m
Hythe Town ReservoirII934 m
80, North RoadII942 m
82, North RoadII950 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Saltwood Castle listed?
Yes. Saltwood Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1344198, first listed on 27 August 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Saltwood Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Folkestone and Hythe, 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.