Grade II* listed · Herefordshire, County of

Gate Piers in East Wall of the Prospect

Gate Piers in East Wall of the Prospect is a Grade II* listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 22 October 1952. It is one of 356 Grade II* entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 6% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gate Piers in East Wall of the Prospect
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1098722
Date first listed	22 October 1952
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	51.91342, -2.58660 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1098722

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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 in East Wall of the Prospect

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Wall Between North West End of Church Row and the Prospect	II	26 m
Ross District War Memorial	II	38 m
Palace Pound	II	47 m
Church of St Mary the Virgin	I	51 m
Wall around the Prospect	II	55 m
Gate in South Wall of the Prospect	II*	61 m
Churchyard Wall of St Mary the Virgin	II	65 m
Royal Hotel	II	87 m
Gate Piers at North West End of Church Row	II	96 m
Linden House	II	100 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers in East Wall of the Prospect listed?

Yes. Gate Piers in East Wall of the Prospect is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1098722, first listed on 22 October 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gate Piers in East Wall of the Prospect?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Herefordshire, County of, 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.