Grade II listed · City of London

Archway Between Numbers 39 and 40 Mitre Street and at Rear of Numbers 72 and 73 Leadenhall Street

Archway Between Numbers 39 and 40 Mitre Street and at Rear of Numbers 72 and 73 Leadenhall Street is a Grade II listed building in City of London, first listed on 5 June 1972. It is one of 445 Grade II entries among 613 listed buildings in City of London; 27% of City of London’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Archway Between Numbers 39 and 40 Mitre Street and at Rear of Numbers 72 and 73 Leadenhall Street
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1359201
Date first listed	5 June 1972
Local planning authority	City of London
Location	51.51340, -0.07781 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1359201

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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 Archway Between Numbers 39 and 40 Mitre Street and at Rear of Numbers 72 and 73 Leadenhall Street

Name	Grade	Distance
Pump at Junction with Leadenhall Street and Fenchurch Street	II	26 m
Sir John Cass School	II*	55 m
Gateway in Yard of Church of St Katherine Cree	II	56 m
Church of St Katherine Cree	I	81 m
2-16, Creechurch Lane Ec3	II	91 m
72-75, FENCHURCH STREET EC3 (See details for further address information)	II	92 m
Police Public Callbox Outside St Botolph Aldgate Church	II	110 m
Sir John Cass College	II	113 m
Iron gateway to yard of Church of St Botolph	II	119 m
Lloyd'S Registry	II*	123 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Archway Between Numbers 39 and 40 Mitre Street and at Rear of Numbers 72 and 73 Leadenhall Street listed?

Yes. Archway Between Numbers 39 and 40 Mitre Street and at Rear of Numbers 72 and 73 Leadenhall Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1359201, first listed on 5 June 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Archway Between Numbers 39 and 40 Mitre Street and at Rear of Numbers 72 and 73 Leadenhall Street?

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