Scheduled MonumentsEnglandEltham Palace

Eltham Palace

England
List entry 1014833
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Eltham Palace is a royal residence in Greenwich, London, with origins in the medieval period and significant phases of development extending into the twentieth century. The palace began as a moated manor house in the fourteenth century and became a favoured royal retreat, particularly during the fifteenth century when it served as a winter residence for the Tudor court. The surviving structures include the Great Hall, built by Henry VIII in the early sixteenth century, which features a hammer-beam roof and remains one of the finest examples of Tudor architecture. The site also preserves medieval moated earthworks and was substantially extended in the 1930s with Art Deco additions, reflecting its continued occupation and use across multiple historical periods.

Eltham Palace is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1014833. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Eltham Palace?

Eltham Palace is a royal residence in Greenwich, London, with origins in the medieval period and significant phases of development extending into the twentieth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1014833.

Who is responsible for protecting Eltham Palace?

Eltham Palace is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1014833.

What other scheduled monuments are near Eltham Palace?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Conduit Head, Eltham (1.2 km), Shrewsbury Barrow, Shooters Hill (3.4 km), Romano-Celtic temple in Greenwich Park (4.6 km).

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