Grade I listed · Coventry

Swanswell Gate and City Wall to North of Swanswell Gate

Swanswell Gate and City Wall to North of Swanswell Gate is a Grade I listed building in Coventry, first listed on 5 February 1955. It is one of 19 Grade I entries among 308 listed buildings in Coventry; 1% of Coventry’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSwanswell Gate and City Wall to North of Swanswell Gate
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1076649
Date first listed5 February 1955
Local planning authorityCoventry
Location52.41085, -1.50792 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1076649

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Swanswell Gate and City Wall to North of Swanswell Gate

NameGradeDistance
Gateway and Boundary Wall at Swanswell Entrance to Lady Herberts GardenII10 m
Boundary Wall and Gates on West Side of Lady Herberts Garden from Cook Street Gate to Swanswell GateII84 m
Southern Block at Lady Herberts HomesII88 m
Northern Block at Lady Herberts HomesII103 m
Garden Shelter and Platform 50m North-East of Lady Herberts HomesII123 m
Gateway and Boundary Wall at Cook Street Entrance to Lady Herberts GardenII133 m
City GateI136 m
Former Ribbon Factory and OfficeII174 m
The Old Grammar School (St John's Hospital Chapel)I190 m
Former Blue Coat SchoolII*207 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Swanswell Gate and City Wall to North of Swanswell Gate listed?
Yes. Swanswell Gate and City Wall to North of Swanswell Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1076649, first listed on 5 February 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Swanswell Gate and City Wall to North of Swanswell Gate?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Coventry, 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.