Grade II listed · Gosport

Lamp Post, Standing in a Central Position in Front of the Gateway at St George'S Barracks

Lamp Post, Standing in a Central Position in Front of the Gateway at St George'S Barracks is a Grade II listed building in Gosport, first listed on 20 April 1983. It is one of 180 Grade II entries among 202 listed buildings in Gosport; 17% of Gosport’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lamp Post, Standing in a Central Position in Front of the Gateway at St George'S Barracks
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1233821
Date first listed	20 April 1983
Local planning authority	Gosport
Location	50.79824, -1.12652 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1233821

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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 Lamp Post, Standing in a Central Position in Front of the Gateway at St George'S Barracks

Name	Grade	Distance
Guard House at Entrance to North Section, St George'S Barracks	II	11 m
Boundary Railings Extending Approximately 30 Metres to West of Guard House St George'S Barracks	II	17 m
Thrift Shop at St George'S Barracks	II	35 m
Boundary Rails to the Royal Clarence Yard, at Its Southern End Abutting Weevil Lane	II	49 m
Sergeant'S Mess and Attached Basement Area Railings, St George'S Barracks	II	51 m
Boundary Railings Extending from Guard House Approximately 300 Metres, St George'S Barracks Railings Extending Approximately 300 Metres North and of Guard House, St George'S Barracks	II	52 m
Boundary Railings Approximately 400 Metres to North and East Sides of St George'S Barracks Boundary Railings Extending Approximately 400 Metres to North and East Sides of St George'S Barracks	II	96 m
Officers' Quarters with Attached Basement Area Railings, St George'S Barracks	II	107 m
Gymnasium, St George Barracks	II	109 m
Two Gate Piers Marking the Former Railway Line to South East of Railway Inn	II	140 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lamp Post, Standing in a Central Position in Front of the Gateway at St George'S Barracks listed?

Yes. Lamp Post, Standing in a Central Position in Front of the Gateway at St George'S Barracks is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1233821, first listed on 20 April 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lamp Post, Standing in a Central Position in Front of the Gateway at St George'S Barracks?

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