Scheduled MonumentsEnglandQueen's House

Queen's House

England
List entry 1002060
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Queen's House is a Grade I listed building located in Greenwich, London (not Kent), dating from the early seventeenth century. Designed by Inigo Jones and begun in 1616, it represents a seminal work of English Renaissance architecture and the first major classical building in England, introducing Palladian principles to domestic architecture. The house was commissioned by Anne of Denmark, consort of James I, and features the distinctive symmetrical plan and refined proportions characteristic of Jones's design philosophy. Its significance lies not only in its architectural innovation but also in its influence on subsequent English country house design throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

Queen's House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002060. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Queen's House?

Queen's House is a Grade I listed building located in Greenwich, London (not Kent), dating from the early seventeenth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002060.

Who is responsible for protecting Queen's House?

Queen's House 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 1002060.

What other scheduled monuments are near Queen's House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Greenwich Palace (0.3 km), Greenwich Hospital (RN College) (0.3 km), Royal Observatory Greenwich (0.4 km).

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