Grade II listed · Southampton

Palmerston'S Monument

Palmerston'S Monument is a Grade II listed building in Southampton, first listed on 14 February 1969. It is one of 285 Grade II entries among 321 listed buildings in Southampton; 20% of Southampton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePalmerston'S Monument
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1178999
Date first listed14 February 1969
Local planning authoritySouthampton
Location50.90648, -1.40373 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1178999

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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 Palmerston'S Monument

NameGradeDistance
Sun BuildingsII148 m
30 and 31, Palmerston RoadII182 m
32, Palmerston RoadII182 m
33, Palmerston RoadII183 m
2, New RoadII184 m
12 AND 13, PORTLAND STREET (See details for further address information)II236 m
Southampton Civic CentreII*258 m
8-16, Portland TerraceII305 m
Drinking FountainII316 m
SundialII323 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Palmerston'S Monument listed?
Yes. Palmerston'S Monument is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1178999, first listed on 14 February 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Palmerston'S Monument?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Southampton, 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.