Grade II listed · Tower Hamlets

Iron railings between Henley House and Walton House, Old Nichol Street

Iron railings between Henley House and Walton House, Old Nichol Street is a Grade II listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 27 September 1973. It is one of 844 Grade II entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 16% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameIron railings between Henley House and Walton House, Old Nichol Street
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1260492
Date first listed27 September 1973
Local planning authorityTower Hamlets
Location51.52506, -0.07318 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1260492

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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 Iron railings between Henley House and Walton House, Old Nichol Street

NameGradeDistance
Henley HouseII43 m
Cookham HouseII45 m
Walton HouseII50 m
113, Redchurch StreetII72 m
Porter's House (former Laundry).II73 m
Former Nichol Street Infant SchoolII88 m
Wall at London Clinic CentreII96 m
Rochelle Street Primary SchoolII102 m
Clifton HouseII107 m
Playground wall at Rochelle Street Primary SchoolII117 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Iron railings between Henley House and Walton House, Old Nichol Street listed?
Yes. Iron railings between Henley House and Walton House, Old Nichol Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1260492, first listed on 27 September 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Iron railings between Henley House and Walton House, Old Nichol Street?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tower Hamlets, 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.