Grade II listed · Folkestone and Hythe

Racquet Court, Burgoyne Barracks, Shorncliffe Camp

Racquet Court, Burgoyne Barracks, Shorncliffe Camp is a Grade II listed building in Folkestone and Hythe, first listed on 13 November 2013. It is one of 848 Grade II entries among 916 listed buildings in Folkestone and Hythe; 98% of Folkestone and Hythe’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Racquet Court, Burgoyne Barracks, Shorncliffe Camp
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1417335
Date first listed	13 November 2013
Local planning authority	Folkestone and Hythe
Location	51.07672, 1.12963 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1417335

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Folkestone and Hythe will require for your works on Racquet Court, Burgoyne Barracks, Shorncliffe Camp, 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 Racquet Court, Burgoyne Barracks, Shorncliffe Camp

Name	Grade	Distance
Concrete barrack block 1, Burgoyne Barracks, Shorncliffe Camp	II	54 m
Martello Tower No 8	II	267 m
St Marks Garrison Church	II	446 m
Martello Tower No 9	II	446 m
Statue of Sir John Moore to South of Army Library in Shorncliffe Barracks	II	455 m
Sir John Moore Memorial Hall and Library, Somerset Barracks, Shorncliffe Camp	II	469 m
Frenches	II	488 m
Littlebourne Lodge	II	488 m
Grafton Cottage	II	555 m
Regency Cottage	II	562 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Racquet Court, Burgoyne Barracks, Shorncliffe Camp listed?

Yes. Racquet Court, Burgoyne Barracks, Shorncliffe Camp is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1417335, first listed on 13 November 2013. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Racquet Court, Burgoyne Barracks, Shorncliffe Camp?

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