Barking and Dagenham
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Discover your local listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Barking and Dagenham's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry.
Former Main building and Council Chamber of Dagenham Civi…
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The Former Main building and Council Chamber of Dagenham Civic Centre was built in 1936 by E Berry Webber in a modern style.
Barking Baptist Tabernacle
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Baptist church, 1893, by Holliday and Greenwood, builders. Interior remodelled in 1905 and later. The two halls to the rear of 1898 and 1937 lack special interest.
Barking Abbey
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Barking Abbey, a medieval Benedictine nunnery, is historically significant with surviving archaeological remains, showcasing its influence and power during medieval times.
Eastbrook Public House
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Public house, 1937-8. Architect unknown; built for the pub company GA Smith and Dunning.
Parish Church of St Margaret
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The Parish Church of St Margaret features a complex history, with structures ranging from the 13th century chancel to a mid-15th century tower and remarkable medieval roofs and monuments.
Bridge Over River Roding
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The Bridge over River Roding in Barking, built in 1904, features cast iron parapets with quatrefoil designs and rosettes, red brick abutments, and twin piers with stone coping.
Admiral Vernon public house, including freestanding signp…
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Public house built in around 1939 for Courage & Co brewery.
Obelisk on Railway Embankment Approximately 280 Metres Ea…
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A 6ft red granite obelisk, circa 1861, marks the Coal Tax's Metropolitan Police District boundary near Whalebone Bridge, historically significant for its location and purpose.
Fire Bell Gate, Barking Abbey
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Fire Bell Gate at Barking Abbey features a chapel and medieval architecture with historical stonework dating back to the late 15th century.
Stoneford Cottage and Railings to Front Wall
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Early 19th-century Stoneford Cottage features stucco facade, two-storey design, cast iron railings, and ornamental window box guards.
Remains of Barking Abbey and Old Churchyard Walls
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The ruins of Barking Abbey, founded in 666 AD by St Erkenwald and dissolved in 1539, include churchyard walls and foundations, highlighting its historical importance.
The Old Granary
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The Old Granary in Barking is a mid-19th century yellow brick building featuring a slate roof, Italinate tower, and distinctive gables.
Valence House
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Valence House is a historic 17th-century, timber-framed and plastered building, once owned by Aymer de Valence, featuring notable 18th-century sashes and late Stuart fireplace.
Tomb of Captain John Bennett
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Early-C18 chest tomb to Royal Naval Captain John Bennett in St Margaret's churchyard.
Barking Park War Memorial
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War memorial by C J Dawson FRIBA, 1922, in Barking Park. Additional details added after the Second World War.
Barking and Dagenham through time
This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how Barking and Dagenham changes over time.
Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066
This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.
Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Early medieval AD 410 to AD 1066
This period, often associated in England with Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, saw a reduction in urban living from the Roman period and increased migration from northern Europe.
Traces of this period can be found in cemeteries, particularly in artefacts and in some of the very early churches, as this period also saw the growth of Christianity in Britain.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of Barking and Dagenham
Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground.
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Havering and Dagenham Marshes at the Dagenham Breach, Dagenham, 1924
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The Ford Motor Company Works, Dagenham, 1954
Creekmouth
Barking Power Station under construction, Creekmouth, 1923
Creekmouth
De Pass Fertilizers Ltd Factory and part of the adjacent Power Station, Creekmouth, 1952
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Factories and piers at Chequers Lane, Dagenham, 1924
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The jetties, depots and industrial premises at Horse Shoe Corner, Dagenham, 1952
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The Isolation Hospital, Dagenham, 1921
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The Isolation Hospital, Dagenham, 1921
Creekmouth
Works and electricity pylons alongside Barking Creek and the Barking Level, Creekmouth, 1933
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William T. Storer and Company Timber Yard and Depots off River Road, Barking, 1952
Barking and Dagenham in the Historic England Archive
The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Barking and Dagenham's past.
Charles George Harper Collection
Barking, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1892 - 1933
A view from the south looking over the River Roding, showing Wellington Windmill and St Margaret's Church
John Gay Collection: Modern Architects
Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1968 - 1977
A view looking towards a walk-through from the courtyard of a housing development probably in Dagenham
John Laing Collection
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Date created: Sep 1970
A man seated at a control desk at the Ford Motor Company Works, operating a row of Munck cranes
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Becontree, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1900 - 1920
GENERAL VIEW BESIDE THE WATER
Charles George Harper Collection
Barking, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1892 - 1933
A view from the south of Eastbury Manor House
John Gay Collection: Modern Architects
Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1968 - 1977
A communal stairwell in a modern housing development, probably in Dagenham
John Laing Collection
Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 11 Aug 1960
An aerial view showing progress on the new light structure for the Ford Motor Company Limited at Dagenham
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Barking, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1900 - 1915
GENERAL EXTERIOR VIEW OF THE BOAT HOUSE
Charles George Harper Collection
Barking, Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1892 - 1933
A general view looking across a field towards Parsloes Manor
John Gay Collection: Modern Architects
Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1968 - 1977
Two storey blocks on a modern housing development, probably in Dagenham with a lawned area in the foreground
John Laing Collection
Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 11 Aug 1960
A view of progress on the construction of the new light structure for the Ford Motor Company Limited at Dagenham, with tractors parked in the...
John Laing Collection
Barking And Dagenham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 11 Aug 1960
A view across a rail track, showing progress during the construction of the new light structure for the Ford Motor Company Limited at Dagenham
Stories about heritage in your local area
Historic England publishes news, blogs, research, videos, and podcasts celebrating England's rich heritage. Discover the stories we have about Barking and Dagenham.
11 Remarkable Historic Pubs Given Protection
Mentions Admiral Vernon public house,
A project to save rare historic pub interiors sees 11 remarkable pubs being newly listed, having their listing upgraded or list entry updated.
Barking and Dagenham's social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about their local area.
The Marks Stones, Whalebone Lane North, Dagenham, Greater London
Period: Stuart (1603 - 1713)
This stone has the inscription 'MARKS STONE SEPT. '1642'. It was originally a boundary stone of the Forest of Waltham.
The Marks Stones, Whalebone Lane North, Dagenham, Greater London
The Granary, Granary Wharf, Town Quay, Barking, Greater London
Period: 1950s (1950 - 1959)
The Town Quay/Mill Pool is situated on the River Roding approximately two miles north of where the Roding joins the River Thames.
The Granary, Granary Wharf, Town Quay, Barking, Greater London
The Court House, Barking, Greater London
Period: Tudor (1485 - 1602)
The court house was built in 1567. The Court room was on the first floor. The ground floor was in 3 parts.
The Court House, Barking, Greater London
The Bull Inn, Dagenham, Greater London
Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)
A group pf people stand outside the Bull Inn. There is an advertisement for London's Burton Brewerey's Fine Ales.
The Bull Inn, Dagenham, Greater London
Shipping, River Thames, Dagenham, Greater London
Period: 1950s (1950 - 1959)
Shipping on the Thames with a view of Dagenham behind.
Shipping, River Thames, Dagenham, Greater London
Remains of Barking Abbey, Barking, Greater London
Period: Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)
These are the remains of Barking Abbey. It was built for Benedictine Nuns and dedicated to St. Mary and St. Ethelburga.
Remains of Barking Abbey, Barking, Greater London
New Road Waterworks, Barking, London
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
The workforce pose with shovels and picks beside a wooden tower at the New Road Waterworks in Dagenham.
New Road Waterworks, Barking, London
Ford Road, Dagenham, Greater London
Period: 1920s (1920 - 1929)
The Ford Motor company bought land at Dagenham Dock from Samuel Williams & Sons Ltd in 1924.
Ford Road, Dagenham, Greater London
