Grade II listed · Swindon

Gates to North East Entrance of Town Gardens

Gates to North East Entrance of Town Gardens is a Grade II listed building in Swindon, first listed on 23 April 1986. It is one of 620 Grade II entries among 663 listed buildings in Swindon; 84% of Swindon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gates to North East Entrance of Town Gardens
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1023514
Date first listed	23 April 1986
Local planning authority	Swindon
Location	51.55135, -1.78161 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1023514

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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 Gates to North East Entrance of Town Gardens

Name	Grade	Distance
22, Bath Road	II	183 m
No. 43 BATH ROAD	II	205 m
Bath Road Methodist Church	II	229 m
Granville	II	242 m
Tritton House	II	251 m
Bandstand in Town Gardens	II	258 m
21-29, Bath Road	II	261 m
8-12, Bath Road	II	266 m
Kiosk in Town Gardens	II	275 m
17, Bath Road	II	290 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gates to North East Entrance of Town Gardens listed?

Yes. Gates to North East Entrance of Town Gardens is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1023514, first listed on 23 April 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gates to North East Entrance of Town Gardens?

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