Grade II listed · Wiltshire

40 and 42 High Street

40 and 42 High Street is a Grade II listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 1 July 1976. It is one of 11,295 Grade II entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 32% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	40 and 42 High Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1269409
Date first listed	1 July 1976
Local planning authority	Wiltshire
Location	51.58240, -2.09732 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1269409

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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 40 and 42 High Street

Name	Grade	Distance
36 and 38, High Street	II	15 m
50, St Dennis Road	II	16 m
48, St Dennis Road	II	18 m
46, High Street	II	20 m
44 and 46, St Dennis Road	II	22 m
43 and 43a, High Street	II	28 m
45, High Street	II	30 m
40 and 42, Cross Hayes	II	31 m
39, High Street	II	34 m
47 and 49, High Street	II	35 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 40 and 42 High Street listed?

Yes. 40 and 42 High Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1269409, first listed on 1 July 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 40 and 42 High Street?

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