Grade II* listed · Reading

17 Castle Street, front railings and mounting block

17 Castle Street, front railings and mounting block is a Grade II* listed building in Reading, first listed on 22 March 1957. It is one of 22 Grade II* entries among 504 listed buildings in Reading; 1% of Reading’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name17 Castle Street, front railings and mounting block
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1113413
Date first listed22 March 1957
Local planning authorityReading
Location51.45335, -0.97467 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1113413

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Reading will require for your works on 17 Castle Street, front railings and mounting block, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 17 Castle Street, front railings and mounting block listed?
Yes. 17 Castle Street, front railings and mounting block is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1113413, first listed on 22 March 1957. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 17 Castle Street, front railings and mounting block?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Reading, 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.