Grade II listed · Thanet

4 Bronze Gun Carriages Situated in Front of the Powell Cotton Museum Building

4 Bronze Gun Carriages Situated in Front of the Powell Cotton Museum Building is a Grade II listed building in Thanet, first listed on 22 February 1973. It is one of 1,009 Grade II entries among 1,049 listed buildings in Thanet; 15% of Thanet’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name4 Bronze Gun Carriages Situated in Front of the Powell Cotton Museum Building
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1094670
Date first listed22 February 1973
Local planning authorityThanet
Location51.36669, 1.31503 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1094670

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Bronze Gun Carriages Situated in Front of the Powell Cotton Museum Building listed?
Yes. 4 Bronze Gun Carriages Situated in Front of the Powell Cotton Museum Building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1094670, first listed on 22 February 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 4 Bronze Gun Carriages Situated in Front of the Powell Cotton Museum Building?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Thanet, 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.