Grade II listed · South Derbyshire

Golden Gates and Attached Walls at Elvaston Castle

Golden Gates and Attached Walls at Elvaston Castle is a Grade II listed building in South Derbyshire, first listed on 10 November 1967. It is one of 616 Grade II entries among 712 listed buildings in South Derbyshire; 16% of South Derbyshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGolden Gates and Attached Walls at Elvaston Castle
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1096397
Date first listed10 November 1967
Local planning authoritySouth Derbyshire
Location52.88916, -1.39637 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1096397

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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 Golden Gates and Attached Walls at Elvaston Castle

NameGradeDistance
Moorish Temple and Attached Terrace in Elvaston Castle GardensII223 m
Village Hall and Attached HouseII227 m
The Clock HouseII292 m
Elvaston War MemorialII377 m
Gardens FarmhouseII387 m
Church of St BartholomewI395 m
Farmbuildings to West of St Bartholomew'S Church at Elvaston CastleII398 m
Churchyard Walls and Attached Curtain Wall Between Coach House and Elvaston CastleII414 m
Information Centre and Shop at Elvaston CastleII425 m
Elvaston CastleII*431 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Golden Gates and Attached Walls at Elvaston Castle listed?
Yes. Golden Gates and Attached Walls at Elvaston Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1096397, first listed on 10 November 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Golden Gates and Attached Walls at Elvaston Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Derbyshire, 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.