Grade II listed · Thanet

Water Tower of Ramsgate Water Works Including Area Railings, Gate Piers to West

Water Tower of Ramsgate Water Works Including Area Railings, Gate Piers to West is a Grade II listed building in Thanet, first listed on 4 February 1988. It is one of 1,009 Grade II entries among 1,049 listed buildings in Thanet; 64% of Thanet’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWater Tower of Ramsgate Water Works Including Area Railings, Gate Piers to West
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1203415
Date first listed4 February 1988
Local planning authorityThanet
Location51.33363, 1.40309 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1203415

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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 Water Tower of Ramsgate Water Works Including Area Railings, Gate Piers to West

NameGradeDistance
132, Grange RoadII236 m
The Admiral FoxII237 m
Walls and Gateways Surrounding Nos 136a and BII262 m
136a and 136b, Grange RoadII264 m
2 and 4, Ashburnham RoadII269 m
39, Ashburnham RoadII271 m
138, Grange RoadII287 m
140, Grange RoadII291 m
142, Grange RoadII296 m
39, 41, 43 and 45, High StreetII376 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Tower of Ramsgate Water Works Including Area Railings, Gate Piers to West listed?
Yes. Water Tower of Ramsgate Water Works Including Area Railings, Gate Piers to West is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1203415, first listed on 4 February 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Water Tower of Ramsgate Water Works Including Area Railings, Gate Piers to West?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Thanet, 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.