Grade II* listed · New Forest

Outer Gatehouse Ruins and Length of Precinct Wall Running East to Abbey Gate Cottages

Outer Gatehouse Ruins and Length of Precinct Wall Running East to Abbey Gate Cottages is a Grade II* listed building in New Forest, first listed on 8 October 1959. It is one of 65 Grade II* entries among 1,479 listed buildings in New Forest; 4% of New Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Outer Gatehouse Ruins and Length of Precinct Wall Running East to Abbey Gate Cottages
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1156673
Date first listed	8 October 1959
Local planning authority	New Forest
Location	50.81955, -1.45102 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1156673

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Outer Gatehouse Ruins and Length of Precinct Wall Running East to Abbey Gate Cottages

Name	Grade	Distance
Water Tank on Plinth 40 Metres South of Palace House	II	34 m
Walls to Courtyard and Bridge on South Side of Palace House	II*	56 m
Dairy Converted to Pill Box at Rear of Mill House	II	56 m
The Mill House	II	61 m
Abbey Gate Cottage	II	63 m
Abbey Mill	II*	74 m
Palace House	I	87 m
Mill Cottage and Attached Service Courtyard	II	97 m
Northern Cottages	II	140 m
Length of South Abbey Precinct Wall, East of Entrance to Palace House	II*	141 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Outer Gatehouse Ruins and Length of Precinct Wall Running East to Abbey Gate Cottages listed?

Yes. Outer Gatehouse Ruins and Length of Precinct Wall Running East to Abbey Gate Cottages is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1156673, first listed on 8 October 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Outer Gatehouse Ruins and Length of Precinct Wall Running East to Abbey Gate Cottages?

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