Grade II listed · Portsmouth

Former Clock Tower and Offices, Marine Gate the Armoury, the Drill House and the Clocktower the Colonnades

Former Clock Tower and Offices, Marine Gate the Armoury, the Drill House and the Clocktower the Colonnades 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
FieldValue
NameFormer Clock Tower and Offices, Marine Gate the Armoury, the Drill House and the Clocktower the Colonnades
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1387048
Date first listed25 September 1972
Local planning authorityPortsmouth
Location50.78492, -1.05702 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1387048

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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 Former Clock Tower and Offices, Marine Gate the Armoury, the Drill House and the Clocktower the Colonnades

NameGradeDistance
Former Guardroom, Marine Gate the GatehouseII29 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Former Main Gate, Marine GateII36 m
Main Gate and Perimeter Walls, Marine GateII45 m
Former Eastney House, Linking Archway and Railings Teapot RowII88 m
Bamford House, Dowell House, Finch House, Halliday House Former Long Barracks and Screen Walls to East and West, Marine Gate Harvey House, Prettyjohn House, Wilkinson HouseII172 m
Eastney Barracks, Eastney Fort WestII218 m
Eastney Barracks, Lumsden Memorial Eastney Barracks, Lumsden Memorial, at East End of Former Parade GroundII314 m
The Royal Marines MuseumII359 m
Lamp columns on Eastney EsplanadeII400 m
Eastney Barracks, Eastney Fort EastII430 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Clock Tower and Offices, Marine Gate the Armoury, the Drill House and the Clocktower the Colonnades listed?
Yes. Former Clock Tower and Offices, Marine Gate the Armoury, the Drill House and the Clocktower the Colonnades is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1387048, 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 Former Clock Tower and Offices, Marine Gate the Armoury, the Drill House and the Clocktower the Colonnades?
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.