Grade II* listed · East Staffordshire

Gates, Railings and Piers on West Side of Churchyard of Church of St Modwen

Gates, Railings and Piers on West Side of Churchyard of Church of St Modwen is a Grade II* listed building in East Staffordshire, first listed on 22 June 1979. It is one of 64 Grade II* entries among 897 listed buildings in East Staffordshire; 29% of East Staffordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gates, Railings and Piers on West Side of Churchyard of Church of St Modwen
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1038710
Date first listed	22 June 1979
Local planning authority	East Staffordshire
Location	52.80149, -1.62975 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1038710

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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, Railings and Piers on West Side of Churchyard of Church of St Modwen

Name	Grade	Distance
12, Market Place	II	21 m
1, FRIAR'S WALK (See details for further address information)	II	22 m
2, Friars Walk	II	32 m
Burton upon Trent Market Hall	II	40 m
Church of St Modwen	I	41 m
Assembly Rooms	II	71 m
The Manor and former coach house	II	102 m
The Abbey	II*	120 m
1, Lichfield Street	II	131 m
1 and 2, New Street	II	135 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gates, Railings and Piers on West Side of Churchyard of Church of St Modwen listed?

Yes. Gates, Railings and Piers on West Side of Churchyard of Church of St Modwen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1038710, first listed on 22 June 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gates, Railings and Piers on West Side of Churchyard of Church of St Modwen?

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