Grade II* listed · Coventry

The Register Office, formerly the Cheylesmore Manor gatehouse and cross-wings

The Register Office, formerly the Cheylesmore Manor gatehouse and cross-wings is a Grade II* listed building in Coventry, first listed on 5 February 1955. It is one of 26 Grade II* entries among 308 listed buildings in Coventry; 1% of Coventry’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Register Office, formerly the Cheylesmore Manor gatehouse and cross-wings
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1299033
Date first listed5 February 1955
Local planning authorityCoventry
Location52.40487, -1.51114 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1299033

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Coventry will require for your works on The Register Office, formerly the Cheylesmore Manor gatehouse and cross-wings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 The Register Office, formerly the Cheylesmore Manor gatehouse and cross-wings

NameGradeDistance
Christchurch SteepleII*104 m
1-4 the QuadrantII111 m
5 and 6 the QuadrantII120 m
7 the QuadrantII123 m
8 the QuadrantII127 m
9 the QuadrantII128 m
10 the QuadrantII132 m
Pair of K6 Telephone Kiosks at the Quadrant, Warwick RoadII158 m
5 Warwick RowII168 m
6 and 7 Warwick RowII170 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Register Office, formerly the Cheylesmore Manor gatehouse and cross-wings listed?
Yes. The Register Office, formerly the Cheylesmore Manor gatehouse and cross-wings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1299033, first listed on 5 February 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Register Office, formerly the Cheylesmore Manor gatehouse and cross-wings?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Coventry, 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.