Grade II listed · Ribble Valley

Pair of Gatepiers at Entrance to Whalley Abbey Grounds Adjacent to No. 1a

Pair of Gatepiers at Entrance to Whalley Abbey Grounds Adjacent to No. 1a is a Grade II listed building in Ribble Valley, first listed on 13 February 1967. It is one of 761 Grade II entries among 825 listed buildings in Ribble Valley; 28% of Ribble Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pair of Gatepiers at Entrance to Whalley Abbey Grounds Adjacent to No. 1a
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1164725
Date first listed	13 February 1967
Local planning authority	Ribble Valley
Location	53.81922, -2.40697 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1164725

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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 Pair of Gatepiers at Entrance to Whalley Abbey Grounds Adjacent to No. 1a

Name	Grade	Distance
Lodge at Entrance to Whalley Abbey Grounds	II	8 m
Abbey Corn Mill	II	52 m
20 and 22, King Street	II	79 m
10-18, Terrace Row	II	109 m
33 and 35, King Street	II	128 m
Calder Cottage the Marjorie	II	133 m
Former Whalley Arms	II	193 m
Sundial East of Church of St Mary and All Saints	II	215 m
Church of St Mary and All Saints	I	228 m
Swan Hotel	II	229 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pair of Gatepiers at Entrance to Whalley Abbey Grounds Adjacent to No. 1a listed?

Yes. Pair of Gatepiers at Entrance to Whalley Abbey Grounds Adjacent to No. 1a is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1164725, first listed on 13 February 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pair of Gatepiers at Entrance to Whalley Abbey Grounds Adjacent to No. 1a?

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