Grade II listed · Swindon

Goddard Arms Hotel

Goddard Arms Hotel is a Grade II listed building in Swindon, first listed on 2 October 1951. It is one of 620 Grade II entries among 663 listed buildings in Swindon; 0% of Swindon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Goddard Arms Hotel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1199022
Date first listed	2 October 1951
Local planning authority	Swindon
Location	51.55258, -1.77443 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1199022

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Goddard Arms Hotel

Name	Grade	Distance
Bank House	II	21 m
2, High Street	II	27 m
Villetts House	II*	32 m
6, Wood Street	II	35 m
3 and 5, High Street	II	40 m
6, High Street	II	42 m
8 and 8a, High Street	II	49 m
7, High Street	II	53 m
10-12, High Street	II	57 m
14, High Street	II	68 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Goddard Arms Hotel listed?

Yes. Goddard Arms Hotel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1199022, first listed on 2 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Goddard Arms Hotel?

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