Grade II* listed · Harborough

Gate Piers and Gates, Steps, Balustrade and Wall at Churchyard of St John the Baptist

Gate Piers and Gates, Steps, Balustrade and Wall at Churchyard of St John the Baptist is a Grade II* listed building in Harborough, first listed on 21 December 1984. It is one of 105 Grade II* entries among 1,282 listed buildings in Harborough; 42% of Harborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGate Piers and Gates, Steps, Balustrade and Wall at Churchyard of St John the Baptist
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1061717
Date first listed21 December 1984
Local planning authorityHarborough
Location52.59783, -0.98458 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1061717

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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 Gate Piers and Gates, Steps, Balustrade and Wall at Churchyard of St John the Baptist

NameGradeDistance
The Old VicarageII13 m
Church of St John the BaptistI32 m
Limes FarmhouseII42 m
Fortrey Tomb at Churchyard of St John the BaptistI46 m
Corner CottageII52 m
Manor HouseII*59 m
Dovecote at the Manor HouseII80 m
Manor HouseII720 m
CarrygateII744 m
Church of St PeterII*845 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers and Gates, Steps, Balustrade and Wall at Churchyard of St John the Baptist listed?
Yes. Gate Piers and Gates, Steps, Balustrade and Wall at Churchyard of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1061717, first listed on 21 December 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gate Piers and Gates, Steps, Balustrade and Wall at Churchyard of St John the Baptist?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Harborough, 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.