Grade II listed · Windsor and Maidenhead

Front Court Railings and Side Court Railings, the New Schools, Eton College

Front Court Railings and Side Court Railings, the New Schools, Eton College is a Grade II listed building in Windsor and Maidenhead, first listed on 14 May 1973. It is one of 862 Grade II entries among 956 listed buildings in Windsor and Maidenhead; 39% of Windsor and Maidenhead’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFront Court Railings and Side Court Railings, the New Schools, Eton College
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1210905
Date first listed14 May 1973
Local planning authorityWindsor and Maidenhead
Location51.49241, -0.60962 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1210905

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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 Front Court Railings and Side Court Railings, the New Schools, Eton College

NameGradeDistance
Burning BushII24 m
The New Schools, Eton CollegeII29 m
Savile HouseII47 m
Common Lane House (Front Portion Only)II55 m
The Memorial Buildings, Eton CollegeII55 m
Godolphin HouseII63 m
Hawtrey House and Durnford HouseII73 m
WestonsII82 m
Statue of Henry VI, Eton CollegeII*96 m
Angelo'S HouseII97 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Front Court Railings and Side Court Railings, the New Schools, Eton College listed?
Yes. Front Court Railings and Side Court Railings, the New Schools, Eton College is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1210905, first listed on 14 May 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Front Court Railings and Side Court Railings, the New Schools, Eton College?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Windsor and Maidenhead, 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.