Grade II listed · Greenwich

South entrance rotunda, Woolwich foot tunnel

South entrance rotunda, Woolwich foot tunnel is a Grade II listed building in Greenwich, first listed on 6 September 1989. It is one of 466 Grade II entries among 539 listed buildings in Greenwich; 82% of Greenwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	South entrance rotunda, Woolwich foot tunnel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1213552
Date first listed	6 September 1989
Local planning authority	Greenwich
Location	51.49432, 0.06288 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1213552

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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 South entrance rotunda, Woolwich foot tunnel

Name	Grade	Distance
Granada Cinema	II*	137 m
New Wine Church (Former Odeon Cinema)	II	205 m
Thomas Cribb Monument in Churchyard to North East of Church of St Mary with St Anne	II	212 m
Royal Arsenal Cooperative Society Headquarters Building	II	232 m
Church of St Mary Magdalene	II*	280 m
University of Greenwich, Woolwich Campus: Original Building, Gymnasium to Rear and Corner Entrance Range with Attached Railings	II	411 m
Royal Arsenal the Board Room	II*	411 m
Royal Arsenal, Royal Laboratory West Pavilion	II	415 m
Woolwich Old Town Hall	II	424 m
Public Library	II	433 m

Frequently asked questions

Is South entrance rotunda, Woolwich foot tunnel listed?

Yes. South entrance rotunda, Woolwich foot tunnel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1213552, first listed on 6 September 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to South entrance rotunda, Woolwich foot tunnel?

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