Grade II* listed · Greenwich

Main Building, Royal Military Academy

Main Building, Royal Military Academy is a Grade II* listed building in Greenwich, first listed on 8 June 1973. It is one of 45 Grade II* entries among 539 listed buildings in Greenwich; 12% of Greenwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMain Building, Royal Military Academy
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1358936
Date first listed8 June 1973
Local planning authorityGreenwich
Location51.47575, 0.05885 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1358936

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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 Main Building, Royal Military Academy

NameGradeDistance
Pillar Box Within the Royal Military Academy Main Building GroundsII13 m
Church of St Michael and All Angels, Old Royal Military AcademyII91 m
East Lodge, Royal Military AcademyII112 m
Royal Military Academy East GatesII117 m
West Lodge, Royal Military AcademyII120 m
Royal Military Academy North West GateII128 m
Royal Military Academy South West GateII169 m
Prospect CottageII596 m
The Ypres Memorial MilestoneII633 m
The Ha HaII637 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Main Building, Royal Military Academy listed?
Yes. Main Building, Royal Military Academy is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1358936, first listed on 8 June 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Main Building, Royal Military Academy?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Greenwich, 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.