Grade II listed · Gedling

The Clock Tower, formerly the general offices of the Bestwood Coal and Iron Company

The Clock Tower, formerly the general offices of the Bestwood Coal and Iron Company is a Grade II listed building in Gedling, first listed on 8 July 2020. It is one of 174 Grade II entries among 195 listed buildings in Gedling; 99% of Gedling’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Clock Tower, formerly the general offices of the Bestwood Coal and Iron Company
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1470986
Date first listed	8 July 2020
Local planning authority	Gedling
Location	53.02282, -1.17902 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1470986

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Gedling will require for your works on The Clock Tower, formerly the general offices of the Bestwood Coal and Iron Company, 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 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 The Clock Tower, formerly the general offices of the Bestwood Coal and Iron Company

Name	Grade	Distance
War Memorial	II	32 m
Winding House and Headstocks at Bestwood Colliery	II*	491 m
Alexandra Lodge	II	1.4 km
Lych gate at Emmanuel Church	II	1.9 km
Emmanuel Church	II*	1.9 km
Garden Walls and Gateway at Bestwood Lodge Hotel	II	2.0 km
Stable Court at Bestwood Lodge Hotel	II	2.0 km
Bakery to North of Bestwood Lodge Hotel	II	2.1 km
Bestwood Lodge Hotel and Terrace Wall	II*	2.1 km
The Old Lodge	II	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The Clock Tower, formerly the general offices of the Bestwood Coal and Iron Company listed?

Yes. The Clock Tower, formerly the general offices of the Bestwood Coal and Iron Company is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1470986, first listed on 8 July 2020. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Clock Tower, formerly the general offices of the Bestwood Coal and Iron Company?

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