Grade II listed · Tewkesbury

No 2 (Includes Archway to the Old Unicorn Inn)

No 2 (Includes Archway to the Old Unicorn Inn) is a Grade II listed building in Tewkesbury, first listed on 4 July 1966. It is one of 1,421 Grade II entries among 1,582 listed buildings in Tewkesbury; 35% of Tewkesbury’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameNo 2 (Includes Archway to the Old Unicorn Inn)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1171848
Date first listed4 July 1966
Local planning authorityTewkesbury
Location51.95229, -1.96863 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1171848

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tewkesbury will require for your works on No 2 (Includes Archway to the Old Unicorn Inn), lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 No 2 (Includes Archway to the Old Unicorn Inn)

NameGradeDistance
4, Gloucester StreetII6 m
8, Gloucester StreetII17 m
School HouseII21 m
5, Gloucester StreetII24 m
Church Cottage and Boundary Wall to Back of Jacobean HouseII27 m
Three GablesII29 m
Unidentified Pedestal Tomb Circa 5 1/2 Metres South of South West Tower Buttress, Church of St PeterII32 m
FarthingsII32 m
Unidentified Chest Tomb Circa 11 Metres West of West Door of Church of St Peter and Adjoining Lydia Durham Memorial (Qv)II34 m
Unidentified Chest Tomb Circa 6 Metres South of South Wall of Tower, Church of St PeterII34 m

Frequently asked questions

Is No 2 (Includes Archway to the Old Unicorn Inn) listed?
Yes. No 2 (Includes Archway to the Old Unicorn Inn) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1171848, first listed on 4 July 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to No 2 (Includes Archway to the Old Unicorn Inn)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tewkesbury, 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.