Grade II listed · City of London

Police Public Callbox, Corner of Old Broad Street and Adams Court

Police Public Callbox, Corner of Old Broad Street and Adams Court is a Grade II listed building in City of London, first listed on 24 February 1988. It is one of 445 Grade II entries among 613 listed buildings in City of London; 82% of City of London’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePolice Public Callbox, Corner of Old Broad Street and Adams Court
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1251869
Date first listed24 February 1988
Local planning authorityCity of London
Location51.51481, -0.08538 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1251869

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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 Police Public Callbox, Corner of Old Broad Street and Adams Court

NameGradeDistance
13-17, OLD BROAD STREET EC2 (See details for further address information)II18 m
123, Old Broad Street Ec2II24 m
26, Throgmorton Street Ec2II31 m
18, Old Broad Street Ec2II33 m
51-53, THREADNEEDLE STREET EC2 (See details for further address information)II*47 m
Gates Leading to Number 40 from Adams CourtII48 m
City of London ClubII*53 m
43-47, Threadneedle Street Ec2II56 m
Gates at Rear of Number 40 Leading to Pathway at Rear of City of London ClubII58 m
40, Threadneedle Street Ec2II63 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Police Public Callbox, Corner of Old Broad Street and Adams Court listed?
Yes. Police Public Callbox, Corner of Old Broad Street and Adams Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1251869, first listed on 24 February 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Police Public Callbox, Corner of Old Broad Street and Adams Court?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from City of London, 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.