Fortification

HIGHCLIFFE CASTLE

Grade I

A historic defensive structure or fortification.

This fortification is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade I listed building, it is considered to be of exceptional interest - only 2.5% of all listed buildings achieve this status. It has been protected for 73 years.

Post-War Conservation

Listed during a period of increased awareness of heritage conservation following wartime destruction of historic buildings.

Building Type

Fortification

Listed Since

14 October 1953

List Entry

1110077

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What is a Listed Building?

Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

  • Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
  • Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
  • Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)