Grade II listed · Windsor and Maidenhead

Forecourt wall, railings and gate piers to former Berkshire College of Art

Forecourt wall, railings and gate piers to former Berkshire College of Art is a Grade II listed building in Windsor and Maidenhead, first listed on 29 September 1980. It is one of 862 Grade II entries among 956 listed buildings in Windsor and Maidenhead; 67% of Windsor and Maidenhead’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Forecourt wall, railings and gate piers to former Berkshire College of Art
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1136124
Date first listed	29 September 1980
Local planning authority	Windsor and Maidenhead
Location	51.52402, -0.72545 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1136124

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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 Forecourt wall, railings and gate piers to former Berkshire College of Art

Name	Grade	Distance
Main building and two side wings of former Berkshire College of Art	II	20 m
16 and 18, Castle Hill	II	144 m
32 and 34, Castle Hill	II	178 m
Spring Lodge	II	199 m
Stables Immediately to East of 3 and 5 King Street	II	247 m
9, Castle Hill Terrace	II	303 m
United Reformed Church	II	323 m
7, Castle Hill Terrace	II	335 m
Church of St Luke	II	336 m
3 and 4 Castle Hill Terrace	II	391 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt wall, railings and gate piers to former Berkshire College of Art listed?

Yes. Forecourt wall, railings and gate piers to former Berkshire College of Art is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1136124, first listed on 29 September 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Forecourt wall, railings and gate piers to former Berkshire College of Art?

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