Grade II* listed · Wiltshire

East Portal of Middlehill Tunnel

East Portal of Middlehill Tunnel is a Grade II* listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 24 July 1985. It is one of 698 Grade II* entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 50% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameEast Portal of Middlehill Tunnel
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1022802
Date first listed24 July 1985
Local planning authorityWiltshire
Location51.41756, -2.25855 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1022802

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near East Portal of Middlehill Tunnel

NameGradeDistance
West Portal of Middlehill TunnelII*179 m
Hill House FarmhouseII*179 m
Barn to West of Hill House FarmhouseII195 m
By Brook CulvertII236 m
Box House CottageII291 m
The WildernessII297 m
Iddols Monument in Churchyard About 13 Metres North of North Aisle East Buttress of Church of St ThomasII312 m
Brown Monument in Churchyard About 12 Metres North of North East Angle of North East Chapel of Church of St ThomasII314 m
Elliot Monument in Churchyard About 16 Metres North of North East Buttress of Tower of Church of St ThomasII317 m
Parker Monument in Churchyard About 15 Metres North of North East Buttress of Tower of Church of St ThomasII318 m

Frequently asked questions

Is East Portal of Middlehill Tunnel listed?
Yes. East Portal of Middlehill Tunnel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1022802, first listed on 24 July 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to East Portal of Middlehill Tunnel?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wiltshire, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.
Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.