Grade II* listed · Worcester

Water Gate House and Attached Walls and Gate to East

Water Gate House and Attached Walls and Gate to East is a Grade II* listed building in Worcester, first listed on 22 May 1954. It is one of 40 Grade II* entries among 719 listed buildings in Worcester; 0% of Worcester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Water Gate House and Attached Walls and Gate to East
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1063824
Date first listed	22 May 1954
Local planning authority	Worcester
Location	52.18787, -2.22219 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1063824

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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 Water Gate House and Attached Walls and Gate to East

Name	Grade	Distance
Boundary Walls to West and South of Nos 13 and 14 Including Railings Monastic Precinct Wall Abutting No 12a	II	23 m
12 and 12a, College Green	II	26 m
13, College Green	II	50 m
The Deanery (No 10) and Office (10a) with Attached Walls	II*	60 m
Monastic Ruins	II*	63 m
Boundary Walls to East Side of River Severn Extending South from the Water Gate	II*	65 m
14 and 14a, College Green	II	66 m
King'S School Hall	I	80 m
No 9 and Attached Wall to Left at Rear	II*	85 m
Remains of Ancient Sandstone Wall Abutting No 6 on West	II	90 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Gate House and Attached Walls and Gate to East listed?

Yes. Water Gate House and Attached Walls and Gate to East is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1063824, first listed on 22 May 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Water Gate House and Attached Walls and Gate to East?

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