Grade II listed · Brighton and Hove

Retaining Wall to South Side of Gardens in Front of Adelaide Crescent

Retaining Wall to South Side of Gardens in Front of Adelaide Crescent is a Grade II listed building in Brighton and Hove, first listed on 2 November 1992. It is one of 1,128 Grade II entries among 1,224 listed buildings in Brighton and Hove; 66% of Brighton and Hove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Retaining Wall to South Side of Gardens in Front of Adelaide Crescent
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1298666
Date first listed	2 November 1992
Local planning authority	Brighton and Hove
Location	50.82406, -0.16459 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1298666

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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 Retaining Wall to South Side of Gardens in Front of Adelaide Crescent

Name	Grade	Distance
Walls, Ramps and Stairways on South Front of Terrace	II*	14 m
Ten Lamp Posts	II	36 m
Nos 20-38 and Attached Walls and Railings	II*	81 m
Adelaide Mansions	II	93 m
Nos 1-19 and Attached Walls and Railings	II*	103 m
Nos 33-42 and Attached Railings	I	170 m
24, Second Avenue	II	193 m
Nos 1-7 and Attached Railings	II	203 m
Nos 4, 5 and 6 and Attached Railings	II	211 m
Nos 1, 2 and 3 and Attached Railings	II	211 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining Wall to South Side of Gardens in Front of Adelaide Crescent listed?

Yes. Retaining Wall to South Side of Gardens in Front of Adelaide Crescent is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1298666, first listed on 2 November 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Retaining Wall to South Side of Gardens in Front of Adelaide Crescent?

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