Grade II listed · Tower Hamlets

Revetment Wall to West and North Side of Moat, from Outwork Attached to Middle Tower (Qv) to Tower Hill Postern

Revetment Wall to West and North Side of Moat, from Outwork Attached to Middle Tower (Qv) to Tower Hill Postern is a Grade II listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 30 November 1989. It is one of 844 Grade II entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 83% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRevetment Wall to West and North Side of Moat, from Outwork Attached to Middle Tower (Qv) to Tower Hill Postern
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1065764
Date first listed30 November 1989
Local planning authorityTower Hamlets
Location51.50920, -0.07758 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1065764

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tower Hamlets will require for your works on Revetment Wall to West and North Side of Moat, from Outwork Attached to Middle Tower (Qv) to Tower Hill Postern, 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 Revetment Wall to West and North Side of Moat, from Outwork Attached to Middle Tower (Qv) to Tower Hill Postern

NameGradeDistance
The Merchant Navy Memorial, First World War sectionI40 m
Wine Cellars at Premises of Messers Asher StoreyII67 m
8-10, Tower HillII80 m
The Merchant Navy Memorial, Second World War sectionII*82 m
Outer Curtain Wall with Casements and Mural TowersI84 m
Chapel of St Peter Ad VinculaI90 m
Tower of London (Inner curtain wall with mural towers, the New Armouries, the King's House and Tower Green)I90 m
Waterloo BlockII130 m
8 Bollards (On Pavement Outside Main Entrance to Tower of London)II130 m
Portion of Old London WallI135 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Revetment Wall to West and North Side of Moat, from Outwork Attached to Middle Tower (Qv) to Tower Hill Postern listed?
Yes. Revetment Wall to West and North Side of Moat, from Outwork Attached to Middle Tower (Qv) to Tower Hill Postern is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1065764, first listed on 30 November 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Revetment Wall to West and North Side of Moat, from Outwork Attached to Middle Tower (Qv) to Tower Hill Postern?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tower Hamlets, 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.