Grade II* listed · Southwark

Dulwich College, Main Building

Dulwich College, Main Building is a Grade II* listed building in Southwark, first listed on 27 September 1972. It is one of 30 Grade II* entries among 908 listed buildings in Southwark; 11% of Southwark’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDulwich College, Main Building
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1385418
Date first listed27 September 1972
Local planning authoritySouthwark
Location51.44040, -0.08494 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1385418

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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 Dulwich College, Main Building

NameGradeDistance
War Memorial East of Dulwich CollegeII59 m
Entrance Gates and Piers of Dulwich College to the East of the Main BuildingII73 m
The Old Library, Dulwich CollegeII97 m
Pond CottagesII122 m
Pond CottagesII133 m
Pond CottagesII155 m
Pond CottagesII163 m
Northcroft the WillowsII167 m
Old Blew HouseII194 m
OakfieldII229 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dulwich College, Main Building listed?
Yes. Dulwich College, Main Building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1385418, first listed on 27 September 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Dulwich College, Main Building?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Southwark, 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.