Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Pair of Arches at Entrance to Royal Avenue from Marlborough Lane

Pair of Arches at Entrance to Royal Avenue from Marlborough Lane is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 11 August 1972. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 26% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pair of Arches at Entrance to Royal Avenue from Marlborough Lane
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1394752
Date first listed	11 August 1972
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.38585, -2.37047 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1394752

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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 Pair of Arches at Entrance to Royal Avenue from Marlborough Lane

Name	Grade	Distance
Victoria Gate Approx. 35m to the East of Victoria Column	II*	76 m
1-12 Marlborough Buildings	II	79 m
Victoria Column	II*	111 m
1 and 2, Park Cottages	II*	112 m
Pair of Vases Flanking Bandstand	II	119 m
13, 14 and 15 and attached railings, Marlborough Buildings	II	134 m
Bandstand	II	134 m
Ha-ha or revetment wall separating the Crescent Gardens from Royal Victoria Park	II	166 m
16-29, Marlborough Buildings	II	193 m
Five Lamp Columns	II	231 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pair of Arches at Entrance to Royal Avenue from Marlborough Lane listed?

Yes. Pair of Arches at Entrance to Royal Avenue from Marlborough Lane is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1394752, first listed on 11 August 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pair of Arches at Entrance to Royal Avenue from Marlborough Lane?

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.