Grade II listed · Southampton

'Whale' roadway section and buffer pontoon of the Second World War Mulberry Harbour

'Whale' roadway section and buffer pontoon of the Second World War Mulberry Harbour is a Grade II listed building in Southampton, first listed on 3 October 2017. It is one of 285 Grade II entries among 321 listed buildings in Southampton; 99% of Southampton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name'Whale' roadway section and buffer pontoon of the Second World War Mulberry Harbour
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1448094
Date first listed3 October 2017
Local planning authoritySouthampton
Location50.89636, -1.40693 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1448094

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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 'Whale' roadway section and buffer pontoon of the Second World War Mulberry Harbour

NameGradeDistance
Royal Pier and Entrance BuildingII63 m
Remains of C15 House, Later Corn StoreII126 m
The Wool HouseI144 m
Geddes Warehouse including Medieval wall forming front of warehouseII144 m
1a, Bugle StreetII145 m
Wall Adjoining to North-West of Canute'S PalaceII154 m
Canute'S PalaceI159 m
Seaway HouseII159 m
1 and 3, Bugle StreetII160 m
Pair of K6 Telephone Kiosks, Town QuayII165 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Whale' roadway section and buffer pontoon of the Second World War Mulberry Harbour listed?
Yes. 'Whale' roadway section and buffer pontoon of the Second World War Mulberry Harbour is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1448094, first listed on 3 October 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 'Whale' roadway section and buffer pontoon of the Second World War Mulberry Harbour?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Southampton, 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.