Grade II listed · Torbay

Gun Battery Immediately North of Round Top (Not Included)

Gun Battery Immediately North of Round Top (Not Included) is a Grade II listed building in Torbay, first listed on 18 October 1993. It is one of 829 Grade II entries among 864 listed buildings in Torbay; 69% of Torbay’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gun Battery Immediately North of Round Top (Not Included)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1291760
Date first listed	18 October 1993
Local planning authority	Torbay
Location	50.40023, -3.49727 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1291760

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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 Gun Battery Immediately North of Round Top (Not Included)

Name	Grade	Distance
Hm Coastguard Rescue Station Including Walls, Piers, Railings at Front Approach	II	75 m
Boundary Stone Against South Garden Wall of the Battery at Sx 9374 5673	II	90 m
Gun Battery Approximately 10 Metres West of the Battery	II	93 m
Nos 14-32 Including Front Garden Walls and Railings	II	100 m
Monument Approximately 30 Metres West of Berry Head Hotel	II	143 m
No 12 Including Front Area Wall and Railing	II	159 m
Berry Head Hotel	II	192 m
Lime Kiln at Sx 9390 5665	II	231 m
Hardy'S Head Battery at Sx 9440 5675	II	365 m
Wolborough House	II	406 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gun Battery Immediately North of Round Top (Not Included) listed?

Yes. Gun Battery Immediately North of Round Top (Not Included) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1291760, first listed on 18 October 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gun Battery Immediately North of Round Top (Not Included)?

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