Grade II listed · Winchester

Winchester Prison Entrance Gate

Winchester Prison Entrance Gate is a Grade II listed building in Winchester, first listed on 14 January 1974. It is one of 2,070 Grade II entries among 2,260 listed buildings in Winchester; 25% of Winchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Winchester Prison Entrance Gate
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1095408
Date first listed	14 January 1974
Local planning authority	Winchester
Location	51.06259, -1.32773 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1095408

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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 Winchester Prison Entrance Gate

Name	Grade	Distance
Butterfield Wing, Royal Hampshire County Hospital	II	139 m
Marlfield House	II	153 m
The Pagoda House	II	214 m
Wall and Fence of West Hill Cemetery	II	221 m
14 and 16, St James' Lane	II	229 m
Front Wall and Fence of Nos 14 and 16	II	245 m
West End House	II	258 m
39, Romsey Road	II	260 m
12 and 12a, St James' Lane	II	276 m
Front Wall and Fence of Nos 12 and 12a	II	282 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Winchester Prison Entrance Gate listed?

Yes. Winchester Prison Entrance Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1095408, first listed on 14 January 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Winchester Prison Entrance Gate?

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