Grade II listed · Portsmouth

Lighthouse on North Face of Southsea Castle (Southsea Castle Not Included)

Lighthouse on North Face of Southsea Castle (Southsea Castle Not Included) is a Grade II listed building in Portsmouth, first listed on 25 September 1972. It is one of 409 Grade II entries among 455 listed buildings in Portsmouth; 13% of Portsmouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lighthouse on North Face of Southsea Castle (Southsea Castle Not Included)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1386970
Date first listed	25 September 1972
Local planning authority	Portsmouth
Location	50.77831, -1.08901 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1386970

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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 Lighthouse on North Face of Southsea Castle (Southsea Castle Not Included)

Name	Grade	Distance
Lamp columns to Clarence Esplanade	II	316 m
Tram Shelter (Adjacent to Blue Reef Aquarium)	II	369 m
Seafront Shelter at Sz 6474 9806	II	418 m
Crimean Monument	II	422 m
Seafront Shelter at Sz 6489 9806	II	462 m
Lamp columns on esplanade, east of Southsea Castle	II	518 m
Seafront Shelter at Sz 6487 9807	II	548 m
22 and 24, Villiers Road	II	556 m
18 and 20, Villiers Road	II	561 m
14 and 16, Villiers Road	II	566 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lighthouse on North Face of Southsea Castle (Southsea Castle Not Included) listed?

Yes. Lighthouse on North Face of Southsea Castle (Southsea Castle Not Included) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1386970, first listed on 25 September 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lighthouse on North Face of Southsea Castle (Southsea Castle Not Included)?

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