Grade II* listed · Birmingham

The Roundhouse, cobbled ramps and tunnel (formerly stables for the City of Birmingham Engineers Depot)

The Roundhouse, cobbled ramps and tunnel (formerly stables for the City of Birmingham Engineers Depot) is a Grade II* listed building in Birmingham, first listed on 22 November 1976. It is one of 110 Grade II* entries among 1,520 listed buildings in Birmingham; 21% of Birmingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Roundhouse, cobbled ramps and tunnel (formerly stables for the City of Birmingham Engineers Depot)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1220997
Date first listed22 November 1976
Local planning authorityBirmingham
Location52.47913, -1.91831 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1220997

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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 Roundhouse, cobbled ramps and tunnel (formerly stables for the City of Birmingham Engineers Depot)

NameGradeDistance
Storage Building at Number 23 (City of Birmingham Engineers Depot) Approximately 40 Metres South West of Entrance and on Frontage to St Vincent StreetII33 m
Former Wheelwright's WorkshopII40 m
Sheepcote Street BridgeII81 m
Paron Packaging Supplies LimitedII98 m
Hudson Edmunds and Company LimitedII172 m
36 and 37, Sheepcote Street B16II224 m
Roving Bridge Over Birmingham Wolverhampton Line Immediately West of Fazeley JunctionII233 m
Brockhouse Chatwin Precision LimitedII251 m
Ladywood West Tunnel PortalII282 m
Men'S UrinalII284 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Roundhouse, cobbled ramps and tunnel (formerly stables for the City of Birmingham Engineers Depot) listed?
Yes. The Roundhouse, cobbled ramps and tunnel (formerly stables for the City of Birmingham Engineers Depot) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1220997, first listed on 22 November 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Roundhouse, cobbled ramps and tunnel (formerly stables for the City of Birmingham Engineers Depot)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Birmingham, 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.