Grade I listed · Southampton

Section of Wall Running West from Polymond Tower to Remains of Semi-Circular Tower to East of Bargate and Small Part South of Polymond Tower

Section of Wall Running West from Polymond Tower to Remains of Semi-Circular Tower to East of Bargate and Small Part South of Polymond Tower 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
Field	Value
Name	Section of Wall Running West from Polymond Tower to Remains of Semi-Circular Tower to East of Bargate and Small Part South of Polymond Tower
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1340006
Date first listed	14 July 1953
Local planning authority	Southampton
Location	50.90258, -1.40277 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1340006

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Polymond Tower to Remains of Semi-Circular Tower to East of Bargate and Small Part South of Polymond Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
6, High Street	II	91 m
Gas Column	II	92 m
Bar Gate and Guildhall	I	96 m
Section of Wall Running North from a Point Opposite the Entrance to East Gate Street to Rear of No 107 East Street	II	136 m
Barclays Bank Ltd	II	141 m
Drinking Fountain	II	155 m
Midland Bank Limited	II	162 m
60, Back of the Walls	II	178 m
Pair of K6 Telephone Kiosks, Castle Way	II	206 m
Star Hotel	II*	212 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Section of Wall Running West from Polymond Tower to Remains of Semi-Circular Tower to East of Bargate and Small Part South of Polymond Tower listed?

Yes. Section of Wall Running West from Polymond Tower to Remains of Semi-Circular Tower to East of Bargate and Small Part South of Polymond Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1340006, 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 Polymond Tower to Remains of Semi-Circular Tower to East of Bargate and Small Part South of Polymond Tower?

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.