Grade II listed · West Berkshire

Pillbox at South East Corner of Garston Lock, at Su 656708

Pillbox at South East Corner of Garston Lock, at Su 656708 is a Grade II listed building in West Berkshire, first listed on 6 December 1990. It is one of 1,738 Grade II entries among 1,889 listed buildings in West Berkshire; 96% of West Berkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pillbox at South East Corner of Garston Lock, at Su 656708
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1117126
Date first listed	6 December 1990
Local planning authority	West Berkshire
Location	51.43188, -1.05771 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1117126

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Berkshire will require for your works on Pillbox at South East Corner of Garston Lock, at Su 656708, 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 Pillbox at South East Corner of Garston Lock, at Su 656708

Name	Grade	Distance
Garston Lock at Su 656708	II*	20 m
Pillbox at North West Corner of Garston Lock, at Su 656708	II	34 m
Sheffield Lock at Su 648706	II	773 m
Granary Approximately 10 Metres to South West of Beansheaf Farmhouse	II	889 m
Beansheaf Farmhouse	II	902 m
Shenfield Millhouse	II	993 m
Hosehill Farm	II	1.3 km
The Chestnuts	II	1.3 km
49, High Street	II	1.3 km
58, 58a, and 58b, High Street	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Pillbox at South East Corner of Garston Lock, at Su 656708 listed?

Yes. Pillbox at South East Corner of Garston Lock, at Su 656708 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1117126, first listed on 6 December 1990. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pillbox at South East Corner of Garston Lock, at Su 656708?

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