Grade I listed · Plymouth

East Ropery, Formerly Spinning House (S 132), and Attached Retaining Walls

East Ropery, Formerly Spinning House (S 132), and Attached Retaining Walls is a Grade I listed building in Plymouth, first listed on 13 August 1999. It is one of 24 Grade I entries among 785 listed buildings in Plymouth; 84% of Plymouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameEast Ropery, Formerly Spinning House (S 132), and Attached Retaining Walls
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1388400
Date first listed13 August 1999
Local planning authorityPlymouth
Location50.36735, -4.17815 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1388400

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 East Ropery, Formerly Spinning House (S 132), and Attached Retaining Walls

NameGradeDistance
Tarred Yarn StoreII*27 m
Wall, Piers and Steps Extending Aproximately 140 Metres on East Side of Tarring HouseII32 m
Tarring and Wheel House (S 136) and Tarred Yarn House (S 137)II*52 m
Dockyard Wall Extending from East of Ropery Complex to East of Number 1 SlipII84 m
White Yarn House (S 135)II*87 m
Wall Piers and Steps Approximately 300 Metres Long Parallel with Spinnning HouseII129 m
Master Ropemakers House (S 103) and Attached Railings and Garden Wall Turncocks HouseII141 m
Railings, Piers and Gateway to Kings Hill GazeboII*164 m
Kings Hill Gazebo (S 186)II*169 m
Crown and Column Public HouseII187 m

Frequently asked questions

Is East Ropery, Formerly Spinning House (S 132), and Attached Retaining Walls listed?
Yes. East Ropery, Formerly Spinning House (S 132), and Attached Retaining Walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1388400, first listed on 13 August 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to East Ropery, Formerly Spinning House (S 132), and Attached Retaining Walls?
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.