Grade II listed · Southend-on-Sea

A and B the Terrace, Horseshoe Barracks

A and B the Terrace, Horseshoe Barracks is a Grade II listed building in Southend-on-Sea, first listed on 28 April 1986. It is one of 98 Grade II entries among 109 listed buildings in Southend-on-Sea; 58% of Southend-on-Sea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameA and B the Terrace, Horseshoe Barracks
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1236487
Date first listed28 April 1986
Local planning authoritySouthend-on-Sea
Location51.52789, 0.78890 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1236487

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 A and B the Terrace, Horseshoe Barracks

NameGradeDistance
C, D and E the Terrace, Horseshoe BarracksII48 m
Garrison Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Horseshoe BarracksII83 m
F and G the Terrace, Horseshoe BarracksII91 m
A and B Barracks, Horseshoe BarracksII130 m
Clerk of Works House, Horseshoe BarracksII137 m
Blocks A-D, Horseshoe BarracksII152 m
Gateway, Offices and Guard House, with Walled Exercise Yard, Horseshoe BarracksII160 m
Cook House to Rear of Block Cd, Horseshoe BarracksII169 m
C and D Barracks, Horseshoe BarracksII174 m
P and Q Barracks, Horseshoe BarracksII212 m

Frequently asked questions

Is A and B the Terrace, Horseshoe Barracks listed?
Yes. A and B the Terrace, Horseshoe Barracks is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1236487, first listed on 28 April 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to A and B the Terrace, Horseshoe Barracks?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Southend-on-Sea, 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.