Grade II* listed · Hammersmith and Fulham

Sir William Powell'S Almshouses, Including Gate Piers, Railings and Gates to West

Sir William Powell'S Almshouses, Including Gate Piers, Railings and Gates to West is a Grade II* listed building in Hammersmith and Fulham, first listed on 12 May 1970. It is one of 27 Grade II* entries among 266 listed buildings in Hammersmith and Fulham; 19% of Hammersmith and Fulham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSir William Powell'S Almshouses, Including Gate Piers, Railings and Gates to West
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1079809
Date first listed12 May 1970
Local planning authorityHammersmith and Fulham
Location51.46927, -0.21158 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1079809

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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 Sir William Powell'S Almshouses, Including Gate Piers, Railings and Gates to West

NameGradeDistance
Tomb of Granville Sharp, All Saints ChurchyardII36 m
War Memorial in Vicarage GardenII45 m
Nos 5 and 6 Including Forecourt Walls and GateII47 m
Tomb of Bishop Robert Lowth, Due East of Vestry (In All Saints Churchyard, Fulham)II65 m
Tomb About 3 Yards to East of East End and to North East of Tomb of Thomas Sherlock (In All Saints Churchyard)II73 m
Temperance Billiard HallII75 m
Tomb of Thomas Sherlock Close to East Wall to North of Tomb of Henry Compton (In All Saints Churchyard, Fulham)II75 m
Parish Church of All SaintsII*76 m
Tomb Close to Centre of Chancel East Wall, About Two Yards to South of Tomb of Thomas Sherlock (In All Saints Church, Fulham)II81 m
Walls of Old GardenII82 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sir William Powell'S Almshouses, Including Gate Piers, Railings and Gates to West listed?
Yes. Sir William Powell'S Almshouses, Including Gate Piers, Railings and Gates to West is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1079809, first listed on 12 May 1970. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Sir William Powell'S Almshouses, Including Gate Piers, Railings and Gates to West?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hammersmith and Fulham, 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.