Grade II listed · Preston

South Gate, Chapel, Offices and Museum, Fulwood Barracks

South Gate, Chapel, Offices and Museum, Fulwood Barracks is a Grade II listed building in Preston, first listed on 29 March 1982. It is one of 457 Grade II entries among 480 listed buildings in Preston; 44% of Preston’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	South Gate, Chapel, Offices and Museum, Fulwood Barracks
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1244769
Date first listed	29 March 1982
Local planning authority	Preston
Location	53.77829, -2.68612 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1244769

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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 Gate, Chapel, Offices and Museum, Fulwood Barracks

Name	Grade	Distance
The Canteen, Fulwood Barracks	II	68 m
South Perimeter Wall Extending Approximately 50 Metres East from South Entrance, Fulwood Barracks	II	69 m
Former Armoury, Fulwood Barracks	II	69 m
Racquet Court, Fulwood Barracks	II	90 m
Building 37, Fulwood Barracks	II	101 m
Former Infantry Barracks, Fulwood Barracks	II	126 m
South West Perimeter Wall Extending Approximately 200 Metres from Main Entrance, Fulwood Barracks	II	137 m
Building 32, Fulwood Barracks	II	155 m
Former Officers Quarters and Mess, Fulwood Barracks	II	171 m
Keep, Fulwood Barracks	II	186 m

Frequently asked questions

Is South Gate, Chapel, Offices and Museum, Fulwood Barracks listed?

Yes. South Gate, Chapel, Offices and Museum, Fulwood Barracks is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1244769, first listed on 29 March 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to South Gate, Chapel, Offices and Museum, Fulwood Barracks?

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