Grade II* listed · Richmond upon Thames

Gate and Railings to Old Friars Old Friars

Gate and Railings to Old Friars Old Friars is a Grade II* listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 10 January 1950. It is one of 88 Grade II* entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 0% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGate and Railings to Old Friars Old Friars
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1065315
Date first listed10 January 1950
Local planning authorityRichmond upon Thames
Location51.46025, -0.30784 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1065315

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 and Railings to Old Friars Old Friars

NameGradeDistance
Old Palace PlaceII*21 m
Gates and Railings to Oak House Oak HouseII*32 m
17, King StreetII39 m
18, King StreetII*43 m
1, Old Palace Terrace, RichmondII*44 m
2 to 6 Old Palace TerraceII*58 m
Tudor House Tudor PlaceII58 m
19, King StreetII64 m
15 and 17, Paved CourtII68 m
13, Paved CourtII70 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate and Railings to Old Friars Old Friars listed?
Yes. Gate and Railings to Old Friars Old Friars is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1065315, first listed on 10 January 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gate and Railings to Old Friars Old Friars?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Richmond upon Thames, 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.