Grade II listed · Southend-on-Sea

Proof and Experimental Establishment, Shoebury Garrison, Old Ranges, Heavy Quick Firing Battery

Proof and Experimental Establishment, Shoebury Garrison, Old Ranges, Heavy Quick Firing Battery is a Grade II listed building in Southend-on-Sea, first listed on 28 April 1986. It is one of 98 Grade II entries among 109 listed buildings in Southend-on-Sea; 58% of Southend-on-Sea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameProof and Experimental Establishment, Shoebury Garrison, Old Ranges, Heavy Quick Firing Battery
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1112693
Date first listed28 April 1986
Local planning authoritySouthend-on-Sea
Location51.52388, 0.79030 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1112693

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Southend-on-Sea will require for your works on Proof and Experimental Establishment, Shoebury Garrison, Old Ranges, Heavy Quick Firing Battery, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Proof and Experimental Establishment, Shoebury Garrison, Old Ranges, Heavy Quick Firing Battery

NameGradeDistance
Carriage / Wagon Shed, Horseshoe BarracksII147 m
East Powder Magazine, Shoebury GarrisonII186 m
West Powder Magazine, Shoebury GarrisonII191 m
Proof and Experimental Establishment, Shoebury Garrison, Old Ranges, Former Light Quick Firing BatteryII270 m
Officers' Mess, Proof and Experimental Establishment, Horseshoe BarracksII359 m
Commandant'S House, Horseshoe BarracksII401 m
Clerk of Works House, Horseshoe BarracksII411 m
F and G the Terrace, Horseshoe BarracksII431 m
C, D and E the Terrace, Horseshoe BarracksII441 m
A and B the Terrace, Horseshoe BarracksII456 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Proof and Experimental Establishment, Shoebury Garrison, Old Ranges, Heavy Quick Firing Battery listed?
Yes. Proof and Experimental Establishment, Shoebury Garrison, Old Ranges, Heavy Quick Firing Battery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1112693, first listed on 28 April 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Proof and Experimental Establishment, Shoebury Garrison, Old Ranges, Heavy Quick Firing Battery?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Southend-on-Sea, 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.