Grade II* listed · Reading

Culvert on Holy Brook Running South Westwards from Su71441/73234 to 71327/73133

Culvert on Holy Brook Running South Westwards from Su71441/73234 to 71327/73133 is a Grade II* listed building in Reading, first listed on 24 October 1984. It is one of 22 Grade II* entries among 504 listed buildings in Reading; 90% of Reading’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Culvert on Holy Brook Running South Westwards from Su71441/73234 to 71327/73133
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1321866
Date first listed	24 October 1984
Local planning authority	Reading
Location	51.45314, -0.97412 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1321866

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Reading will require for your works on Culvert on Holy Brook Running South Westwards from Su71441/73234 to 71327/73133, 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 Culvert on Holy Brook Running South Westwards from Su71441/73234 to 71327/73133

Name	Grade	Distance
11 Castle Street	II	39 m
15 Castle Street	II*	41 m
13 Castle Street	II	43 m
9 Castle Street	II	44 m
17 Castle Street, front railings and mounting block	II*	45 m
7 Castle Street	II	50 m
19 Castle Street and associated front railings	II*	50 m
3 and 5 Castle Street	II	56 m
21 Castle Street	II	60 m
6-10 Bridge Street	II	61 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Culvert on Holy Brook Running South Westwards from Su71441/73234 to 71327/73133 listed?

Yes. Culvert on Holy Brook Running South Westwards from Su71441/73234 to 71327/73133 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1321866, first listed on 24 October 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Culvert on Holy Brook Running South Westwards from Su71441/73234 to 71327/73133?

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