Grade II listed · Westmorland and Furness

Gate Piers in Forecourt of the Gloucester Arms

Gate Piers in Forecourt of the Gloucester Arms is a Grade II listed building in Westmorland and Furness, first listed on 24 April 1951. It is one of 4,378 Grade II entries among 4,779 listed buildings in Westmorland and Furness; 1% of Westmorland and Furness’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGate Piers in Forecourt of the Gloucester Arms
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1145101
Date first listed24 April 1951
Local planning authorityWestmorland and Furness
Location54.66314, -2.75342 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1145101

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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 in Forecourt of the Gloucester Arms

NameGradeDistance
Dockray HallI11 m
26, Great DockrayII16 m
The Board and Elbow Public HouseII22 m
23, 24 and 25, Great DockrayII36 m
6-12, Corn MarketII43 m
21, Great DockrayII50 m
24 and 25, Corn MarketII57 m
36, Great DockrayII58 m
25a, Corn MarketII59 m
26, Corn MarketII62 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers in Forecourt of the Gloucester Arms listed?
Yes. Gate Piers in Forecourt of the Gloucester Arms is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1145101, first listed on 24 April 1951. 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 Forecourt of the Gloucester Arms?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Westmorland and Furness, 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.