Grade II listed · Ashford

Gate Houses and Gateway to Chilham Castle

Gate Houses and Gateway to Chilham Castle is a Grade II listed building in Ashford, first listed on 13 August 1984. It is one of 2,218 Grade II entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 76% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGate Houses and Gateway to Chilham Castle
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1362754
Date first listed13 August 1984
Local planning authorityAshford
Location51.24388, 0.96141 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1362754

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Planium checks which consents Ashford will require for your works on Gate Houses and Gateway to Chilham Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Gate Houses and Gateway to Chilham Castle

NameGradeDistance
Boundary Wall of Chilham Castle from Gatehouse North 50 Yards to Well CottageII18 m
Well CottageII30 m
The Church MouseII31 m
Orion'S CottageII31 m
Fern CottageII35 m
Haddon CottageII35 m
Belke HouseII36 m
Vergers LodgeII38 m
ChrisholmeII40 m
Thompsons HouseII42 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Houses and Gateway to Chilham Castle listed?
Yes. Gate Houses and Gateway to Chilham Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1362754, first listed on 13 August 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gate Houses and Gateway to Chilham Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Ashford, 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.