Grade II* listed · Barking and Dagenham

Fire Bell Gate, Barking Abbey

Fire Bell Gate, Barking Abbey is a Grade II* listed building in Barking and Dagenham, first listed on 28 May 1954. It is one of 4 Grade II* entries among 46 listed buildings in Barking and Dagenham; 0% of Barking and Dagenham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFire Bell Gate, Barking Abbey
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1064407
Date first listed28 May 1954
Local planning authorityBarking and Dagenham
Location51.53604, 0.07624 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1064407

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Barking and Dagenham will require for your works on Fire Bell Gate, Barking Abbey, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fire Bell Gate, Barking Abbey listed?
Yes. Fire Bell Gate, Barking Abbey is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1064407, first listed on 28 May 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Fire Bell Gate, Barking Abbey?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Barking and Dagenham, 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.