Grade II listed · Wokingham

Reading War Room ('The Citadel'), University of Reading

Reading War Room ('The Citadel'), University of Reading is a Grade II listed building in Wokingham, first listed on 10 March 2009. It is one of 603 Grade II entries among 652 listed buildings in Wokingham; 98% of Wokingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Reading War Room ('The Citadel'), University of Reading
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1393194
Date first listed	10 March 2009
Local planning authority	Wokingham
Location	51.43896, -0.93456 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1393194

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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 Reading War Room ('The Citadel'), University of Reading

Name	Grade	Distance
South Lodge	II	236 m
North Lodge	II	248 m
Landscape Garden Feature at Ngr Su 7390 7158	II	258 m
Church of St Peter	II	637 m
The Lodge	II	677 m
URS Building, including the paved surface of Chancellors Way and raised edges of the ornamental pool, University of Reading	II	824 m
Foxhill House	II*	863 m
Former Stables and Coach House Immediately North East of Foxhill House	II	874 m
Blandford Lodge	II	935 m
Radstock Cottage	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Reading War Room ('The Citadel'), University of Reading listed?

Yes. Reading War Room ('The Citadel'), University of Reading is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1393194, first listed on 10 March 2009. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Reading War Room ('The Citadel'), University of Reading?

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