Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

Gates, Overthrow and Piers Approximately 80 Metres East of Dutch Tea Garden

Gates, Overthrow and Piers Approximately 80 Metres East of Dutch Tea Garden is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 2 November 1983. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 43% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gates, Overthrow and Piers Approximately 80 Metres East of Dutch Tea Garden
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1129921
Date first listed	2 November 1983
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.13723, -2.87438 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1129921

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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 Gates, Overthrow and Piers Approximately 80 Metres East of Dutch Tea Garden

Name	Grade	Distance
Tea House at North End of Dutch Garden	II	102 m
Pair of Gates and Overthrow North of Tea House, Across Path to Broad Walk	II	108 m
Column East of Loggia at South End of Broad Walk	II	157 m
Loggia at South End of Broad Walk	II	159 m
Column West of Loggia at South End of Broad Walk	II	163 m
Pair of Folding Gates with Screens and Piers at South End of Southern Gardens	II	289 m
Railing to South Side of Middle Terrace	II	293 m
Retaining Walls to Dragon Fountain Pool	II	304 m
Dragon Fountain	II	308 m
Retaining Walls of Oval Pond with Flat Raised Surround at Centre of Broad Walk	II	311 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gates, Overthrow and Piers Approximately 80 Metres East of Dutch Tea Garden listed?

Yes. Gates, Overthrow and Piers Approximately 80 Metres East of Dutch Tea Garden is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1129921, first listed on 2 November 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gates, Overthrow and Piers Approximately 80 Metres East of Dutch Tea Garden?

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