Grade II* listed · Lambeth

Revolving Torsion

Revolving Torsion is a Grade II* listed building in Lambeth, first listed on 19 January 2016. It is one of 56 Grade II* entries among 945 listed buildings in Lambeth; 97% of Lambeth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Revolving Torsion
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1430741
Date first listed	19 January 2016
Local planning authority	Lambeth
Location	51.50038, -0.11949 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1430741

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lambeth will require for your works on Revolving Torsion, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Revolving Torsion

Name	Grade	Distance
River Wall with 36 Lamp Standards Between Lambeth Bridge and Westminster Bridge	II	43 m
The South Bank Lion at East End of Westminster Bridge	II*	66 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Outside County Hall, One of a Pair This One Is the Nearer to Westminster Bridge	II	81 m
Stone Statue of Edward VI at North Entrance to Ward Block of North Wing at St Thomas' Hospital	II*	82 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Outside County Hall One of a Pair This One Is the Nearer to the County Hall Island Block	II	83 m
Westminster Bridge	II*	87 m
Fifteen Public Benches on Embankment Footpath Between Lambeth Bridge and Westminster Bridge	II	119 m
Bronze Statue of Edward VI at North Entrance to Ward Block of North Wing at St Thomas' Hospital	II*	134 m
Statue of Robert Clayton at North Entrance to Ward Block of North Wing at St Thomas' Hospital	I	143 m
Westminster Bridge	II*	163 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Revolving Torsion listed?

Yes. Revolving Torsion is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1430741, first listed on 19 January 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Revolving Torsion?

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