Grade II listed · Kirklees

Kissing Gate and Gate Piers at Junction with Footpath Number 44

Kissing Gate and Gate Piers at Junction with Footpath Number 44 is a Grade II listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 1 December 1978. It is one of 2,895 Grade II entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 49% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Kissing Gate and Gate Piers at Junction with Footpath Number 44
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1134651
Date first listed	1 December 1978
Local planning authority	Kirklees
Location	53.58768, -1.85031 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1134651

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Kirklees will require for your works on Kissing Gate and Gate Piers at Junction with Footpath Number 44, 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 Kissing Gate and Gate Piers at Junction with Footpath Number 44

Name	Grade	Distance
Kissing Gate and Gate Piers at Mid Point of Footpath Number 44	II	86 m
Old Milestone at Junction with Holmfirth Road	II	357 m
18 and 20, Holmfirth Road	II	402 m
23 and 25, Greens End Road	II	438 m
Bank Buildings	II	478 m
Numbers 54 and Attached Barn, 56, 58 and 60	II	506 m
Church of St Bartholomew	II	511 m
53, Huddersfield Road	II	520 m
55-61, Huddersfield Road	II	533 m
68, 70 and 72, Huddersfield Road	II	556 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Kissing Gate and Gate Piers at Junction with Footpath Number 44 listed?

Yes. Kissing Gate and Gate Piers at Junction with Footpath Number 44 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1134651, first listed on 1 December 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Kissing Gate and Gate Piers at Junction with Footpath Number 44?

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