Grade II listed · Guildford

Gas Lamp in Garden of Remembrance, Approximately 8 Metres South West of Castle Square Entrance

Gas Lamp in Garden of Remembrance, Approximately 8 Metres South West of Castle Square Entrance is a Grade II listed building in Guildford, first listed on 15 March 1988. It is one of 1,015 Grade II entries among 1,088 listed buildings in Guildford; 84% of Guildford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gas Lamp in Garden of Remembrance, Approximately 8 Metres South West of Castle Square Entrance
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1177971
Date first listed	15 March 1988
Local planning authority	Guildford
Location	51.23454, -0.57163 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1177971

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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 Gas Lamp in Garden of Remembrance, Approximately 8 Metres South West of Castle Square Entrance

Name	Grade	Distance
Guildford War Memorial	II	25 m
Pewley Cottage	II	27 m
1 AND 1A, SYDENHAM ROAD (See details for further address information)	II	48 m
The Castle Keep	I	58 m
Remains of Shell Keep at Guildford Castle	I	73 m
Disused Reservoir	II	82 m
The Two Brewers Public House	II	86 m
Microwave Masters, Terrapin Design and Harpers Antiques	II	105 m
The James I Restaurant	II	121 m
20, Chapel Street	II	122 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gas Lamp in Garden of Remembrance, Approximately 8 Metres South West of Castle Square Entrance listed?

Yes. Gas Lamp in Garden of Remembrance, Approximately 8 Metres South West of Castle Square Entrance is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1177971, first listed on 15 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gas Lamp in Garden of Remembrance, Approximately 8 Metres South West of Castle Square Entrance?

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