Grade II listed · Liverpool

Dock Retaining Walls, Dukes Dock

Dock Retaining Walls, Dukes Dock is a Grade II listed building in Liverpool, first listed on 19 June 1985. It is one of 1,394 Grade II entries among 1,528 listed buildings in Liverpool; 72% of Liverpool’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dock Retaining Walls, Dukes Dock
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1068254
Date first listed	19 June 1985
Local planning authority	Liverpool
Location	53.39867, -2.99112 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1068254

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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 Dock Retaining Walls, Dukes Dock

Name	Grade	Distance
Post Office pillar box on corner of Gower Street, Salthouse Quay	II	123 m
Britannia Pavilion and the Colonnades, Albert Dock	I	145 m
Atlantic Pavilion, Albert Dock	I	160 m
Wapping Basin	II	169 m
Dock Retaining Walls, Salthouse Dock	II	266 m
Edward Pavilion, Albert Dock	I	286 m
Baltic Fleet Public House	II	291 m
Merseyside Maritime Museum and the International Slavery Museum	I	312 m
Dock Traffic Office	I	319 m
Sea Wall to West of Marine Parade	II	324 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dock Retaining Walls, Dukes Dock listed?

Yes. Dock Retaining Walls, Dukes Dock is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1068254, first listed on 19 June 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dock Retaining Walls, Dukes Dock?

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