Grade II* listed · Redbridge

Garden Temple in Back Garden of Number 14 (Temple House)

Garden Temple in Back Garden of Number 14 (Temple House) is a Grade II* listed building in Redbridge, first listed on 20 December 1954. It is one of 12 Grade II* entries among 134 listed buildings in Redbridge; 4% of Redbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Garden Temple in Back Garden of Number 14 (Temple House)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1357974
Date first listed	20 December 1954
Local planning authority	Redbridge
Location	51.57735, 0.03067 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1357974

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Garden Temple in Back Garden of Number 14 (Temple House)

Name	Grade	Distance
Gazebo and Grotto Below in Back Garden of Number 20	II*	49 m
Reydon Hall	II	93 m
Elm Hall	II	105 m
The Manor House (Wanstead Conservative Association) and Forecourt Piers	II	208 m
145b, High Street E11	II	208 m
Applegarth	II	211 m
125, High Street E11	II	220 m
141, High Street E11	II	221 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Outside Wanstead London Transport Station, Wanstead	II	265 m
Drinking Fountain	II	287 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Temple in Back Garden of Number 14 (Temple House) listed?

Yes. Garden Temple in Back Garden of Number 14 (Temple House) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1357974, first listed on 20 December 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Garden Temple in Back Garden of Number 14 (Temple House)?

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