A 100-year-old golf clubhouse in Buckinghamshire has been awarded Grade II listed status by Historic England in recognition of its 'remarkable' history.
The 'architecturally rare' clubhouse at Beaconsfield Golf Club in Seer Green has been given a Grade II listing in Historic England's National Heritage List 2023.
Purpose-built by Stanley Hinge Hamp between 1913 and 1914, the largely intact building is an example of Arts and Crafts design, a style that rose to prominence during the first great period of golf course expansion in England between 1890 and 1914.
Honorary club members of days gone by include former World Number One and current Ryder Cup champion Luke Donald and golfer and TV presenter Peter Allis.
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The clubhouse is among 227 historic sites across England that have been awarded Grade II listed status this year, with other new additions including the country's earliest known car wash and a church constructed in the style of an upturned boat.
Duncan Wilson, Chief Executive of Historic England, said: "A range of remarkable historic buildings and sites are added to the List each year and 2023 is no exception.
"We've examined and protected some amazing sites this year, which together give us a window into our rich and varied historic environment."
Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay added: “The striking range of places listed this year is a vivid demonstration of the richness and variety of our national heritage.
“The great work done by Historic England will ensure that they are protected for future generations to enjoy – and to learn about the fascinating people and stories connected with them.”
A Grade II listing designates a site of "special interest, warranting every effort to preserve it" and legally protects it from being demolished, extended or significantly altered without special planning permission.
Beaconsfield Golf Club was founded in 1914 by Colonel William Baring Du Pre, the MP, international sportsman and soldier, and includes a course laid out by Harry Colt, who has been dubbed 'the greatest golf course designer ever'.
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