Grade II listed · Swindon

18a-18e, Emlyn Square

18a-18e, Emlyn Square is a Grade II listed building in Swindon, first listed on 23 April 1986. It is one of 620 Grade II entries among 663 listed buildings in Swindon; 84% of Swindon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	18a-18e, Emlyn Square
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1023495
Date first listed	23 April 1986
Local planning authority	Swindon
Location	51.56191, -1.79188 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1023495

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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 18a-18e, Emlyn Square

Name	Grade	Distance
17, Emlyn Square	II	9 m
1, 2 and 3, Bristol Street including yard walls	II	16 m
Former Bakers Arms Public House, 16 Emlyn Square	II	18 m
British Rail Engineering Limited Swindon Works Wall to Former Sawmill and Shop to Carriage Works	II	22 m
52-54, Bathampton Street	II	25 m
15, Emlyn Square	II	48 m
1, 2, and 3, Bathampton Street	II	50 m
The Mechanics' Institute	II*	61 m
14 Emlyn Square, formerly The Cricketers Public House	II	61 m
51-53, Exeter Street	II	67 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 18a-18e, Emlyn Square listed?

Yes. 18a-18e, Emlyn Square is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1023495, first listed on 23 April 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 18a-18e, Emlyn Square?

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.