Grade II listed · City of London

Railing and Dwarf Wall to Church of All Hallows (Flanking Great Tower Street)

Railing and Dwarf Wall to Church of All Hallows (Flanking Great Tower Street) is a Grade II listed building in City of London, first listed on 5 June 1972. It is one of 445 Grade II entries among 613 listed buildings in City of London; 27% of City of London’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railing and Dwarf Wall to Church of All Hallows (Flanking Great Tower Street)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1286421
Date first listed	5 June 1972
Local planning authority	City of London
Location	51.50924, -0.07936 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1286421

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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 Railing and Dwarf Wall to Church of All Hallows (Flanking Great Tower Street)

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of All Hallows by the Tower	I	15 m
Railing and Dwarf Wall to Church of All Hallows (Flanking Byward Street)	II	29 m
27, Great Tower Street Ec3	II	105 m
Corn Exchange Chambers	II	108 m
Former Port of London Authority Building	II*	142 m
Gateway with Adjoining Wall and Railing to Yard of Church of St Olave	II*	165 m
60 and 61, Mark Lane Ec3	II*	176 m
Iron railings and gates at Trinity House	II	182 m
Church of St Olave	I	187 m
The Ship Public House	II	188 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railing and Dwarf Wall to Church of All Hallows (Flanking Great Tower Street) listed?

Yes. Railing and Dwarf Wall to Church of All Hallows (Flanking Great Tower Street) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1286421, first listed on 5 June 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railing and Dwarf Wall to Church of All Hallows (Flanking Great Tower Street)?

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.