Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Entrance Archway and Flanking Walls to the Royal High School

Entrance Archway and Flanking Walls to the Royal High School is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 15 October 2010. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 93% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Entrance Archway and Flanking Walls to the Royal High School
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1394468
Date first listed	15 October 2010
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.39657, -2.36661 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1394468

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Entrance Archway and Flanking Walls to the Royal High School

Name	Grade	Distance
Steps and Lamp Standards at the Royal High School	II	91 m
The Royal High School	II	128 m
Woodland Cottage, (formerly the Sanatorium) Royal High School	II	137 m
Glen Avon and Glen Avon Lodge	II	156 m
Chapel of the Royal High School	II	172 m
Springfield Villa	II	236 m
Chapel of Kingswood School	II	254 m
Beckford'S Gate	II	271 m
Lodge with attached walls, gate-piers and gates to Kingswood School	II	282 m
York Place	II	290 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Entrance Archway and Flanking Walls to the Royal High School listed?

Yes. Entrance Archway and Flanking Walls to the Royal High School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1394468, first listed on 15 October 2010. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Entrance Archway and Flanking Walls to the Royal High School?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bath and North East Somerset, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.