Grade II listed · Guildford

Walls to Former Kitchen Garden of Horsley Towers

Walls to Former Kitchen Garden of Horsley Towers is a Grade II listed building in Guildford, first listed on 25 November 1985. It is one of 1,015 Grade II entries among 1,088 listed buildings in Guildford; 69% of Guildford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWalls to Former Kitchen Garden of Horsley Towers
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1377818
Date first listed25 November 1985
Local planning authorityGuildford
Location51.26512, -0.42876 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1377818

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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 Walls to Former Kitchen Garden of Horsley Towers

NameGradeDistance
Entrance Walls, Gardeners Cottage Southside and Horsley Towers CottageII85 m
Pavilion 100 Yards North West of Cloisters of Horsley TowersII89 m
Wall and pavilion 300 yards south west of Horsley TowersII98 m
Horsley TowersII*112 m
Mausoleum in North East Corner of Churchyard to Church of St MartinII210 m
Beardmore Vault, 3 Yards East of Church of St MartinII216 m
Churchyard Walls to East of Church of St MartinII217 m
Sartor ResartusII234 m
Bishop'S Gate Bishop'S Gate LodgeII236 m
Red Rose Cottage Tower CottageII236 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls to Former Kitchen Garden of Horsley Towers listed?
Yes. Walls to Former Kitchen Garden of Horsley Towers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1377818, first listed on 25 November 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Walls to Former Kitchen Garden of Horsley Towers?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Guildford, 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.