Grade II listed · North West Leicestershire

Gatepiers and Retaining Wall to Churchyard of St Michael

Gatepiers and Retaining Wall to Churchyard of St Michael is a Grade II listed building in North West Leicestershire, first listed on 24 November 1965. It is one of 610 Grade II entries among 657 listed buildings in North West Leicestershire; 13% of North West Leicestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGatepiers and Retaining Wall to Churchyard of St Michael
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1074365
Date first listed24 November 1965
Local planning authorityNorth West Leicestershire
Location52.68559, -1.53559 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1074365

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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 Gatepiers and Retaining Wall to Churchyard of St Michael

NameGradeDistance
Appleby Magna War MemorialII16 m
Church of St MichaelII*19 m
Former National SchoolII38 m
Wall in Front of Moores AlmhousesII48 m
17, Church StreetII59 m
Church FarmhouseII64 m
Moores AlmhousesII69 m
The Dovecote at the Moat HouseII82 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Church StreetII100 m
The Moat HouseII*132 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatepiers and Retaining Wall to Churchyard of St Michael listed?
Yes. Gatepiers and Retaining Wall to Churchyard of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1074365, first listed on 24 November 1965. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gatepiers and Retaining Wall to Churchyard of St Michael?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North West Leicestershire, 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.