Grade II listed · Swindon

Brick Boundary Wall to Former Gwr Works (West)

Brick Boundary Wall to Former Gwr Works (West) is a Grade II listed building in Swindon, first listed on 22 August 2000. It is one of 620 Grade II entries among 663 listed buildings in Swindon; 96% of Swindon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Brick Boundary Wall to Former Gwr Works (West)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1382144
Date first listed	22 August 2000
Local planning authority	Swindon
Location	51.56174, -1.80070 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1382144

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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 Brick Boundary Wall to Former Gwr Works (West)

Name	Grade	Distance
British Rail Engineering Limited Swindon Works Turntable	II	182 m
British Rail Engineering Limited: Swindon Works, No 12 Shop (V Shop), O and E Shop (32, 33 and 35 Shops)	II*	204 m
Pattern Store and Water Tank	II	209 m
British Rail Engineering Limited Swindon Works No 13 Shop (Old L2 Shop)	II*	229 m
British Rail Engineering Limited Swindon Works No 15 Shop (Q Shop) and Western Bay of Brass Stores (Formerly K Shop)	II	279 m
Number 9 Shop	II	298 m
Brick Boundary Wall to Former Gwr Works (North)	II	343 m
Former St Mark's Vicarage	II	345 m
British Rail Engineering Limited Swindon Works No 19 Shop, and No 20 Shop (North Bay) Old N Shop	II	397 m
British Rail Engineering Limited Swindon Works Locomotive Works Manager'S Office	II	407 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Brick Boundary Wall to Former Gwr Works (West) listed?

Yes. Brick Boundary Wall to Former Gwr Works (West) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1382144, first listed on 22 August 2000. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Brick Boundary Wall to Former Gwr Works (West)?

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