Grade II listed · Wiltshire

Gate lodges to road and archway and screen wall along north side of front garden of 70, The Close

Gate lodges to road and archway and screen wall along north side of front garden of 70, The Close is a Grade II listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 12 October 1972. It is one of 11,295 Grade II entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 25% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGate lodges to road and archway and screen wall along north side of front garden of 70, The Close
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1023631
Date first listed12 October 1972
Local planning authorityWiltshire
Location51.06320, -1.79969 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1023631

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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 Gate lodges to road and archway and screen wall along north side of front garden of 70, The Close

NameGradeDistance
Dwarf wall, rails, piers, gates and overthrow to road across front of 70 The CloseII18 m
Leaden HallI26 m
Boundary wall of 70 The Close running to south along roadII43 m
The Walton CanonryI44 m
Forecourt wall, piers, gates and overthrow of 69 The CloseII46 m
Retaining wall, screen railings, piers and gates to front garden of 68, The CloseI70 m
Two urns in front garden of 68, The CloseII75 m
68, The CloseI77 m
Boundary wall and gateway to north of 71A and 71B The Close, along West WalkII82 m
68a, the CloseII*92 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate lodges to road and archway and screen wall along north side of front garden of 70, The Close listed?
Yes. Gate lodges to road and archway and screen wall along north side of front garden of 70, The Close is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1023631, first listed on 12 October 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gate lodges to road and archway and screen wall along north side of front garden of 70, The Close?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wiltshire, 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.