Grade II listed · Halton

Gate Piers and Surrounding Wall to Library

Gate Piers and Surrounding Wall to Library is a Grade II listed building in Halton, first listed on 31 October 1983. It is one of 109 Grade II entries among 128 listed buildings in Halton; 45% of Halton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gate Piers and Surrounding Wall to Library
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1130459
Date first listed	31 October 1983
Local planning authority	Halton
Location	53.33197, -2.69556 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1130459

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Halton will require for your works on Gate Piers and Surrounding Wall to Library, 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 Gate Piers and Surrounding Wall to Library

Name	Grade	Distance
The Parish Library	II*	10 m
The Vicarage	II*	21 m
12, 14 and 16, Castle Road	II	31 m
6, 8 and 10, Castle Road	II	42 m
Church of St Mary	II	48 m
59, 61 and 63, Main Street	II	101 m
The Castle Hotel Public House	II*	120 m
Holly Bank House	II	131 m
Former Rock Farm House	II	133 m
The Old Hall	II*	152 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers and Surrounding Wall to Library listed?

Yes. Gate Piers and Surrounding Wall to Library is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1130459, first listed on 31 October 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gate Piers and Surrounding Wall to Library?

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