Grade II* listed · Camden

Sham Bridge to South of Kenwood House

Sham Bridge to South of Kenwood House is a Grade II* listed building in Camden, first listed on 10 June 1954. It is one of 153 Grade II* entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 9% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sham Bridge to South of Kenwood House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1379245
Date first listed	10 June 1954
Local planning authority	Camden
Location	51.56892, -0.16451 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1379245

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Camden will require for your works on Sham Bridge to South of Kenwood House, 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 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 Sham Bridge to South of Kenwood House

Name	Grade	Distance
The Lodge House to Kenwood House and Adjoining Garden Wall	II	338 m
Kenwood House (Iveagh Bequest)	I	343 m
Service Wing and Outbuildings to Kenwood House	II*	356 m
Park Flats	II	390 m
Kitchen Garden Walls to Kenwood Nursery	II	414 m
Monolith (Empyrean) Sculpture in Grounds of Kenwood	II	430 m
East Lodge to Kenwood House and Attached Gateways	II	433 m
Number 10 and Attached Garage	II	530 m
Gate Piers at Kenwood House	II	564 m
Former Dairy Buildings to the West of Kenwood House	II	571 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sham Bridge to South of Kenwood House listed?

Yes. Sham Bridge to South of Kenwood House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1379245, first listed on 10 June 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sham Bridge to South of Kenwood House?

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