Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Railings, Gatepiers and Gates Opposite the Hill

Railings, Gatepiers and Gates Opposite the Hill is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 19 October 1983. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 65% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railings, Gatepiers and Gates Opposite the Hill
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1158341
Date first listed	19 October 1983
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.33514, -2.30181 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1158341

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bath and North East Somerset will require for your works on Railings, Gatepiers and Gates Opposite the Hill, 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 Railings, Gatepiers and Gates Opposite the Hill

Name	Grade	Distance
The Hill	II	28 m
Woodside Cottages	II	73 m
Woodside	II	127 m
Freshford Bridge	II	353 m
Garden Wall to South East of Touchstone	II	427 m
The Inn Public House	II	427 m
Gazebo and Gateway to South of and Adjoining Old Doctor'S House and Copper Beach Cottage	II	433 m
Fairclose	II	434 m
Old Doctor'S House and Copper Beech Cottage	II	448 m
Garden Wall and Summer House to North West of Touchstone	II	460 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings, Gatepiers and Gates Opposite the Hill listed?

Yes. Railings, Gatepiers and Gates Opposite the Hill is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1158341, first listed on 19 October 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railings, Gatepiers and Gates Opposite the Hill?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bath and North East Somerset, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.