Grade II listed · Swindon

Bath Road Museum Apsley House and Gate Piers

Bath Road Museum Apsley House and Gate Piers is a Grade II listed building in Swindon, first listed on 2 October 1951. It is one of 620 Grade II entries among 663 listed buildings in Swindon; 0% of Swindon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bath Road Museum Apsley House and Gate Piers
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1023456
Date first listed	2 October 1951
Local planning authority	Swindon
Location	51.55274, -1.77777 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1023456

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Bath Road Museum Apsley House and Gate Piers

Name	Grade	Distance
17, Bath Road	II	36 m
1-15, Bath Road	II	48 m
8-12, Bath Road	II	49 m
21-29, Bath Road	II	49 m
99 and 100 Victoria Road	II	62 m
Tritton House	II	67 m
Granville	II	81 m
Bowmaker House and Area Railings	II	96 m
31, Wood Street	II	100 m
No. 43 BATH ROAD	II	107 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bath Road Museum Apsley House and Gate Piers listed?

Yes. Bath Road Museum Apsley House and Gate Piers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1023456, first listed on 2 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bath Road Museum Apsley House and Gate Piers?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Swindon, 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.