The Guard House
The Guard House is a Grade II* listed building in Isles of Scilly, first listed on 12 February 1975. It is one of 8 Grade II* entries among 129 listed buildings in Isles of Scilly; 13% of Isles of Scilly’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Guard House |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1218940 |
| Date first listed | 12 February 1975 |
| Local planning authority | Isles of Scilly |
| Location | 49.91556, -6.31908 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1218940 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Isles of Scilly will require for your works on The Guard House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
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 The Guard House
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Walls and Gateway | I | 11 m |
| Gatehouse Cottage | II* | 11 m |
| Powder Magazine and Blast Walls | I | 33 m |
| Garrison Cottage | II | 35 m |
| Master Gunner'S House | II | 56 m |
| 3, Garrison Hill | II | 68 m |
| Port Light Starboard Light | II | 74 m |
| Pier House | II | 86 m |
| Dolphin Cottage, Bank Cottage, and Step Cottage | II | 92 m |
| Bank House Pentlands Flats Scillonia Shop Occupied by Michael Gray | II | 103 m |