Grade II listed · Richmond upon Thames

Cast Iron Railings Between Corner of Lower Sunbury Road and East End of the Beam Linking with the Cast Iron Gate Piers East of Ruston Building

Cast Iron Railings Between Corner of Lower Sunbury Road and East End of the Beam Linking with the Cast Iron Gate Piers East of Ruston Building is a Grade II listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 24 December 1968. It is one of 686 Grade II entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 37% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCast Iron Railings Between Corner of Lower Sunbury Road and East End of the Beam Linking with the Cast Iron Gate Piers East of Ruston Building
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1261980
Date first listed24 December 1968
Local planning authorityRichmond upon Thames
Location51.41316, -0.36893 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1261980

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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 Cast Iron Railings Between Corner of Lower Sunbury Road and East End of the Beam Linking with the Cast Iron Gate Piers East of Ruston Building

NameGradeDistance
RustonII24 m
Entrance Gates to Rose Hill (Richmond Public Library)II53 m
Hampton Waterworks, the Beam and Store Buildings to the West of the BeamII92 m
Cast Iron Railings Between and Including the Gateway to Thames Close and to West End of Morelands BuildingII109 m
Hampton Water Works Morelands Buildings, Engine HouseII119 m
Hampton LibraryII135 m
Riverdale, Gate and RailingsII248 m
Boathouse 4II272 m
Canister HouseII274 m
Boathouse 2II279 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cast Iron Railings Between Corner of Lower Sunbury Road and East End of the Beam Linking with the Cast Iron Gate Piers East of Ruston Building listed?
Yes. Cast Iron Railings Between Corner of Lower Sunbury Road and East End of the Beam Linking with the Cast Iron Gate Piers East of Ruston Building is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1261980, first listed on 24 December 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Cast Iron Railings Between Corner of Lower Sunbury Road and East End of the Beam Linking with the Cast Iron Gate Piers East of Ruston Building?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Richmond upon Thames, 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.