Grade II listed · Greenwich

Royal Arsenal Rifle Shell Factory Gateway

Royal Arsenal Rifle Shell Factory Gateway is a Grade II listed building in Greenwich, first listed on 8 June 1973. It is one of 466 Grade II entries among 539 listed buildings in Greenwich; 12% of Greenwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoyal Arsenal Rifle Shell Factory Gateway
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1078915
Date first listed8 June 1973
Local planning authorityGreenwich
Location51.49349, 0.07350 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1078915

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Royal Arsenal Rifle Shell Factory Gateway

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Royal Arsenal the Grand Store West and South Ranges Buildings 36 37 and 46 Royal Arsenal the Grand Store, E Range (Building 49)II*102 m
Royal Arsenal Former New Carriage Store Building 10II117 m
Royal Arsenal Building 19II126 m
Royal Arsenal Building 20II126 m
Royal Arsenal Armstrong Gun FactoryII188 m
Royal Arsenal Former Paper Cartridge Factory Building 17II200 m
Royal Arsenal Building 18II202 m
The Officers Block (Building Eleven) Royal ArsenalII238 m
Royal Arsenal East Riverside Guard RoomII260 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Arsenal Rifle Shell Factory Gateway listed?
Yes. Royal Arsenal Rifle Shell Factory Gateway is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1078915, first listed on 8 June 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Royal Arsenal Rifle Shell Factory Gateway?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Greenwich, 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.