Grade II listed · Hackney

Gunpost Near the Junction with City Road

Gunpost Near the Junction with City Road is a Grade II listed building in Hackney, first listed on 13 July 2006. It is one of 510 Grade II entries among 548 listed buildings in Hackney; 94% of Hackney’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGunpost Near the Junction with City Road
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1391700
Date first listed13 July 2006
Local planning authorityHackney
Location51.52785, -0.08926 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1391700

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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 Gunpost Near the Junction with City Road

NameGradeDistance
3 Posts at Head of Steps Leading Down to Provost StreetII82 m
2 Posts at Junction with City RoadII160 m
Post on Pavement in Front of Prince Arthur Public HouseII283 m
4 Posts on Pavement Opposite Prince Arthur Public HouseII284 m
16, Charles Square N1II*310 m
Stables and Carriageway Entrance Building at the Former LGOC Pitfield Street DepotII324 m
London College of FurnitureII328 m
1-5, Shepherdess WalkII339 m
Post Outside 8, Micawber StreetII374 m
17-21, Pitfield Street N1II386 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gunpost Near the Junction with City Road listed?
Yes. Gunpost Near the Junction with City Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1391700, first listed on 13 July 2006. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gunpost Near the Junction with City Road?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Hackney, 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.