Grade II listed · Reading

Mile Post Approximately 50 Metres South West of Water Tower

Mile Post Approximately 50 Metres South West of Water Tower is a Grade II listed building in Reading, first listed on 22 November 1995. It is one of 476 Grade II entries among 504 listed buildings in Reading; 93% of Reading’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Mile Post Approximately 50 Metres South West of Water Tower
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1366003
Date first listed	22 November 1995
Local planning authority	Reading
Location	51.44919, -0.99082 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1366003

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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 Mile Post Approximately 50 Metres South West of Water Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
Water Tower	II	55 m
42, Bath Road	II	83 m
Bath Road Bridge (BKE3729)	II	194 m
The Brunswick Arms	II	225 m
Church of All Saints	II	306 m
All Saints Infants School and Playground Area Railings to West	II	321 m
35, Tilehurst Road	II	321 m
Tilehurst Road Bridge (BKE3709)	II	332 m
52, Tilehurst Road	II	363 m
East and West Lodges at Coley Park	II	475 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Mile Post Approximately 50 Metres South West of Water Tower listed?

Yes. Mile Post Approximately 50 Metres South West of Water Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1366003, first listed on 22 November 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Mile Post Approximately 50 Metres South West of Water Tower?

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