Grade II listed · Plymouth

High School for Boys and Attached Forecourt Walls, Gate Piers and Railings

High School for Boys and Attached Forecourt Walls, Gate Piers and Railings is a Grade II listed building in Plymouth, first listed on 9 November 1998. It is one of 670 Grade II entries among 785 listed buildings in Plymouth; 64% of Plymouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	High School for Boys and Attached Forecourt Walls, Gate Piers and Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1386351
Date first listed	9 November 1998
Local planning authority	Plymouth
Location	50.37358, -4.13370 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1386351

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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 High School for Boys and Attached Forecourt Walls, Gate Piers and Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
1-8, Radnor Place	II	48 m
4 Gascoyne Place Including Statuary Friezes in Rear Courtyard	II	76 m
7, Gascoyne Place	II	90 m
9 and 10, Gascoyne Place	II	106 m
Lanyons Almshouses (Lanyon House)	II	186 m
Beaumont House	II	216 m
Church of St Luke City Library Annexe	II	238 m
Charles Church	I	257 m
Library and Museum	II	297 m
Mayflower House	II	321 m

Frequently asked questions

Is High School for Boys and Attached Forecourt Walls, Gate Piers and Railings listed?

Yes. High School for Boys and Attached Forecourt Walls, Gate Piers and Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1386351, first listed on 9 November 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to High School for Boys and Attached Forecourt Walls, Gate Piers and Railings?

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