Fortification
The Economist group (including office tower, residential block, former bank and podium)
A historic defensive structure or fortification.
This fortification is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade II* listed building, it is considered particularly important and of more than special interest - representing the top 5.8% of listed buildings. It has been protected for 38 years.
Heritage Expansion
Listed during an era when the criteria for protection expanded to include more vernacular and industrial heritage.
Building Type
Fortification
Listed Since
13 June 1988
List Entry
1264050
Nearby Development Sites
Land to west of Royal Mail Sorting office bounded by Phoenix Place Mount Pleasant, Gough Street & Calthorpe St. Camden WC1.
345 homespermissionedCalthorpe St development, Land north west of the Royal Mail Sorting Office, Farringdon Road
336 homespermissioned8 Albert Embankment and land to the rear
330 homesnot-permissionedGraphite Square
178 homespermissionedTexaco Garage, 36-46 Albert Embankment
166 homespermissioned
Nearby Listed Buildings
What is a Listed Building?
Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
- Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
- Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
- Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)