Grade II* listed · Tower Hamlets

Revetment Wall to South Side of Moat, from Tower Bridge Approach to Middle Tower (Qv)

Revetment Wall to South Side of Moat, from Tower Bridge Approach to Middle Tower (Qv) is a Grade II* listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 30 November 1989. It is one of 39 Grade II* entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 83% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Revetment Wall to South Side of Moat, from Tower Bridge Approach to Middle Tower (Qv)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1065765
Date first listed	30 November 1989
Local planning authority	Tower Hamlets
Location	51.50720, -0.07613 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1065765

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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 Revetment Wall to South Side of Moat, from Tower Bridge Approach to Middle Tower (Qv)

Name	Grade	Distance
The White Tower	I	98 m
The Old Hospital Block and Raised Terrace and Railings	II*	111 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Gateway of Byward Tower	II	134 m
Museum of the Royal Fusiliers and Attached Terrace to Front	II	137 m
Tower Bridge (That Part in London Borough of Tower Hamlets)	I	140 m
Tower Bridge Approach	I	145 m
Tower of London (Inner curtain wall with mural towers, the New Armouries, the King's House and Tower Green)	I	155 m
Waterloo Block	II	157 m
Chapel of St Peter Ad Vincula	I	157 m
The Middle Tower, with Causeway to Byward Tower (Qv) and Remains of Causeway to Lion Tower to West	I	180 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Revetment Wall to South Side of Moat, from Tower Bridge Approach to Middle Tower (Qv) listed?

Yes. Revetment Wall to South Side of Moat, from Tower Bridge Approach to Middle Tower (Qv) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1065765, 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 South Side of Moat, from Tower Bridge Approach to Middle Tower (Qv)?

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.