Grade II listed · York

Gate Piers and Gates to Walled Garden, and Walls Adjoining Approximately 40 Metres to South of Heslington Hall

Gate Piers and Gates to Walled Garden, and Walls Adjoining Approximately 40 Metres to South of Heslington Hall is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 1 November 1955. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 24% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGate Piers and Gates to Walled Garden, and Walls Adjoining Approximately 40 Metres to South of Heslington Hall
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1167165
Date first listed1 November 1955
Local planning authorityYork
Location53.94524, -1.04843 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1167165

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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 and Gates to Walled Garden, and Walls Adjoining Approximately 40 Metres to South of Heslington Hall

NameGradeDistance
Orangery, Heslington Hall Approximately 50 Metres to South West of HouseII39 m
The Old Porch, Heslington Hall Approximately 60 Metres to South of HouseII61 m
Gazebo, Heslington Hall Approximately 45 Metres South West of HouseII61 m
Dryad sculpture, University of YorkII66 m
Heslington HallII*107 m
More HouseII125 m
Balustrade Approximately 2 Metres to North of Heslington HallII128 m
The LodgeII135 m
Derwent College, University of YorkII159 m
Railings, Gates and Piers to Heslington Hall Approximately 30 Metres to North of HouseII167 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers and Gates to Walled Garden, and Walls Adjoining Approximately 40 Metres to South of Heslington Hall listed?
Yes. Gate Piers and Gates to Walled Garden, and Walls Adjoining Approximately 40 Metres to South of Heslington Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1167165, first listed on 1 November 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gate Piers and Gates to Walled Garden, and Walls Adjoining Approximately 40 Metres to South of Heslington Hall?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from York, 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.