Grade II listed · Swindon

Bowmaker House and Area Railings

Bowmaker House and Area Railings is a Grade II listed building in Swindon, first listed on 17 February 1970. It is one of 620 Grade II entries among 663 listed buildings in Swindon; 18% of Swindon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bowmaker House and Area Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1023528
Date first listed	17 February 1970
Local planning authority	Swindon
Location	51.55255, -1.77642 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1023528

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swindon will require for your works on Bowmaker House and Area Railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Bowmaker House and Area Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
31, Wood Street	II	19 m
Kings Arms	II	44 m
11 and 13, Wood Street	II	68 m
1-15, Bath Road	II	70 m
99 and 100 Victoria Road	II	73 m
9, Wood Street	II	77 m
17, Bath Road	II	95 m
Bath Road Museum Apsley House and Gate Piers	II	96 m
6, Wood Street	II	103 m
Bank House	II	118 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bowmaker House and Area Railings listed?

Yes. Bowmaker House and Area Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1023528, first listed on 17 February 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bowmaker House and Area Railings?

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.