Grade II listed · Exeter

Gatepiers and Railings of No 1

Gatepiers and Railings of No 1 is a Grade II listed building in Exeter, first listed on 18 June 1974. It is one of 878 Grade II entries among 985 listed buildings in Exeter; 27% of Exeter’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gatepiers and Railings of No 1
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1103936
Date first listed	18 June 1974
Local planning authority	Exeter
Location	50.68482, -3.46659 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1103936

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Exeter will require for your works on Gatepiers and Railings of No 1, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Railings of No 1

Name	Grade	Distance
1, Fore Street	II	6 m
2, Fore Street	II	17 m
92-94, Fore Street	II	18 m
95 and 96, Fore Street	II	21 m
91, Fore Street	II	23 m
97, Fore Street	II	29 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	36 m
Boundary Wall, Piers and Gates of Broadway House	II*	42 m
Wall of No 1 Fronting Station Road	II	42 m
37, High Street	II	43 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatepiers and Railings of No 1 listed?

Yes. Gatepiers and Railings of No 1 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1103936, first listed on 18 June 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gatepiers and Railings of No 1?

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