Grade II listed · Islington

Railings Around Square

Railings Around Square is a Grade II listed building in Islington, first listed on 29 September 1972. It is one of 1,001 Grade II entries among 1,047 listed buildings in Islington; 9% of Islington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railings Around Square
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1207756
Date first listed	29 September 1972
Local planning authority	Islington
Location	51.53099, -0.10969 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1207756

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Islington will require for your works on Railings Around Square, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Railings Around Square

Name	Grade	Distance
33-42, Claremont Square and Attached Railings	II	26 m
Numbers 18-31 (Consecutive) and Attached Railings	II	29 m
Numbers 2 to 5 (Consecutive) and Attached Railings	II	35 m
Numbers 6a and 6 to 11 (Consecutive) and Attached Railings	II	50 m
Claremont Square Reservoir	II	54 m
Numbers 43 and 44 and Attached Railings	II	61 m
Numbers 25 to 75 (Odd) and Attached Railings	II	97 m
Numbers 70-90 (Even) and Attached Railings	II	101 m
Numbers 2-17 (Consecutive) and Attached Railings	II	104 m
Numbers 58 to 62, 63 to 65 and 66 and Attached Railings and Gatepiers	II	105 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings Around Square listed?

Yes. Railings Around Square is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1207756, first listed on 29 September 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railings Around Square?

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