Grade II listed · Epping Forest

Gateway Approximately 50 Metres West of Dragons

Gateway Approximately 50 Metres West of Dragons is a Grade II listed building in Epping Forest, first listed on 27 February 1981. It is one of 1,241 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Epping Forest; 29% of Epping Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gateway Approximately 50 Metres West of Dragons
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1165665
Date first listed	27 February 1981
Local planning authority	Epping Forest
Location	51.64596, 0.04452 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1165665

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Epping Forest will require for your works on Gateway Approximately 50 Metres West of Dragons, 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 Gateway Approximately 50 Metres West of Dragons

Name	Grade	Distance
Dragons	II	66 m
Wall and Gateway Extending West North West from Greengates	II	412 m
Monument Approximately 240 Metres North of the Warren at Tq 410 959	II	586 m
Milestone at High Road, Loughton	II	595 m
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	714 m
The Warren	II*	723 m
Loughton London Regional Transport Underground Station with associated shops and platforms	II	896 m
2, Traps Hill	II	983 m
North Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
34 and 36, York Hill	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway Approximately 50 Metres West of Dragons listed?

Yes. Gateway Approximately 50 Metres West of Dragons is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1165665, first listed on 27 February 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gateway Approximately 50 Metres West of Dragons?

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