Grade II listed · Exeter

Archway Between the 2 Blocks

Archway Between the 2 Blocks is a Grade II listed building in Exeter, first listed on 29 January 1953. It is one of 878 Grade II entries among 985 listed buildings in Exeter; 6% of Exeter’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Archway Between the 2 Blocks
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1103895
Date first listed	29 January 1953
Local planning authority	Exeter
Location	50.72199, -3.50984 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1103895

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 Archway Between the 2 Blocks

Name	Grade	Distance
Livery Dole Almhouses	II	15 m
Chapel	II	43 m
Wall of Rowancroft	II	68 m
2, Fore Street	II	69 m
Wall of No 2	II	70 m
Wall of the Livery Dole Almshouses	II	73 m
4, Fore Street	II	80 m
Nos. 161 and 163 Magdalen Road	II	99 m
12, Fore Street	II	119 m
Clystlands	II	120 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Archway Between the 2 Blocks listed?

Yes. Archway Between the 2 Blocks is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1103895, first listed on 29 January 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Archway Between the 2 Blocks?

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