Grade II listed · Southampton

Weigh House Vault (Situated Under Playground of St John'S School)

Weigh House Vault (Situated Under Playground of St John'S School) is a Grade II listed building in Southampton, first listed on 14 February 1969. It is one of 285 Grade II entries among 321 listed buildings in Southampton; 20% of Southampton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Weigh House Vault (Situated Under Playground of St John'S School)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1339999
Date first listed	14 February 1969
Local planning authority	Southampton
Location	50.89800, -1.40509 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1339999

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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 Weigh House Vault (Situated Under Playground of St John'S School)

Name	Grade	Distance
The Weigh House	II*	10 m
88 and 90, French Street	II	27 m
East End Wall to County Buildings	II	36 m
Wall to east of club	II	57 m
8, Bugle Street	II	63 m
Medieval Merchant'S House	I	65 m
11 and 13, Bugle Street	II*	86 m
The Wool House	I	87 m
94, High Street	II	91 m
Vaults Under Nos 46 and 48	II	91 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Weigh House Vault (Situated Under Playground of St John'S School) listed?

Yes. Weigh House Vault (Situated Under Playground of St John'S School) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1339999, first listed on 14 February 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Weigh House Vault (Situated Under Playground of St John'S School)?

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