Grade I listed · Southampton

Section of wall running west from Bargate to Arundel Tower and then south to point just south of Castle Water Gate. It includes Arundel Tower, Catchcold Tower, Garderobe Tower, The 40 Steps, Castle Water Gate and Castle Vault

Section of wall running west from Bargate to Arundel Tower and then south to point just south of Castle Water Gate. It includes Arundel Tower, Catchcold Tower, Garderobe Tower, The 40 Steps, Castle Water Gate and Castle Vault is a Grade I listed building in Southampton, first listed on 14 July 1953. It is one of 16 Grade I entries among 321 listed buildings in Southampton; 0% of Southampton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSection of wall running west from Bargate to Arundel Tower and then south to point just south of Castle Water Gate. It includes Arundel Tower, Catchcold Tower, Garderobe Tower, The 40 Steps, Castle Water Gate and Castle Vault
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1340005
Date first listed14 July 1953
Local planning authoritySouthampton
Location50.90227, -1.40602 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1340005

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Southampton will require for your works on Section of wall running west from Bargate to Arundel Tower and then south to point just south of Castle Water Gate. It includes Arundel Tower, Catchcold Tower, Garderobe Tower, The 40 Steps, Castle Water Gate and Castle Vault, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Section of wall running west from Bargate to Arundel Tower and then south to point just south of Castle Water Gate. It includes Arundel Tower, Catchcold Tower, Garderobe Tower, The 40 Steps, Castle Water Gate and Castle Vault

NameGradeDistance
Southampton Castle Wall Running from Forest View to Castle LaneII*89 m
County CourtII117 m
Pair of K6 Telephone Kiosks, Castle WayII121 m
Barclays Bank LtdII127 m
Lansdowne House, including the cellar which forms part of the basement flat to Cerberus House, and the attached railingsII133 m
Bar Gate and GuildhallI140 m
Midland Bank LimitedII150 m
6, High StreetII151 m
8-16, Portland TerraceII221 m
Section of Wall Running West from Polymond Tower to Remains of Semi-Circular Tower to East of Bargate and Small Part South of Polymond TowerI231 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Section of wall running west from Bargate to Arundel Tower and then south to point just south of Castle Water Gate. It includes Arundel Tower, Catchcold Tower, Garderobe Tower, The 40 Steps, Castle Water Gate and Castle Vault listed?
Yes. Section of wall running west from Bargate to Arundel Tower and then south to point just south of Castle Water Gate. It includes Arundel Tower, Catchcold Tower, Garderobe Tower, The 40 Steps, Castle Water Gate and Castle Vault is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1340005, first listed on 14 July 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Section of wall running west from Bargate to Arundel Tower and then south to point just south of Castle Water Gate. It includes Arundel Tower, Catchcold Tower, Garderobe Tower, The 40 Steps, Castle Water Gate and Castle Vault?
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.