Grade II* listed · Tower Hamlets

The Old Hospital Block and Raised Terrace and Railings

The Old Hospital Block and Raised Terrace and Railings 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
FieldValue
NameThe Old Hospital Block and Raised Terrace and Railings
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1065767
Date first listed30 November 1989
Local planning authorityTower Hamlets
Location51.50803, -0.07525 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1065767

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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 The Old Hospital Block and Raised Terrace and Railings

NameGradeDistance
Museum of the Royal Fusiliers and Attached Terrace to FrontII30 m
The White TowerI55 m
Waterloo BlockII81 m
Tower Bridge ApproachI98 m
Revetment Wall to South Side of Moat, from Tower Bridge Approach to Middle Tower (Qv)II*111 m
Chapel of St Peter Ad VinculaI124 m
Outer Curtain Wall with Casements and Mural TowersI134 m
Revetment Wall to North Side of Moat, from Tower Hill Postern to Tower Bridge ApproachII137 m
Tower of London (Inner curtain wall with mural towers, the New Armouries, the King's House and Tower Green)I140 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Gateway of Byward TowerII178 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Hospital Block and Raised Terrace and Railings listed?
Yes. The Old Hospital Block and Raised Terrace and Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1065767, 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 The Old Hospital Block and Raised Terrace and Railings?
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.