Grade II listed · Plymouth

Millwrights Shop (Building So66) at Devonport Dock Yard

Millwrights Shop (Building So66) at Devonport Dock Yard is a Grade II listed building in Plymouth, first listed on 4 March 2008. It is one of 670 Grade II entries among 785 listed buildings in Plymouth; 96% of Plymouth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMillwrights Shop (Building So66) at Devonport Dock Yard
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1392438
Date first listed4 March 2008
Local planning authorityPlymouth
Location50.37061, -4.18271 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1392438

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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 Millwrights Shop (Building So66) at Devonport Dock Yard

NameGradeDistance
Heavy Lifting Store (So 33)II33 m
North Smithery (So 23)II*41 m
Terrace Walls and Associated Steps and RailingsII41 m
Former Fire Station (So 32)II65 m
Main Dock Pumphouse (S 87 and 89)II96 m
Officers’ Terrace with attached office wing and basement area railingsII*97 m
Dockyard Museum, Former Office (So 32)II*103 m
Walls and Railings Around ReservoirII144 m
Former Garden Wall Piers and Steps to Officers TerraceII145 m
Perimeter Wall Enclosing Noth Corner of South YardII184 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Millwrights Shop (Building So66) at Devonport Dock Yard listed?
Yes. Millwrights Shop (Building So66) at Devonport Dock Yard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1392438, first listed on 4 March 2008. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Millwrights Shop (Building So66) at Devonport Dock Yard?
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.