Grade II listed · Welwyn Hatfield

St Ethelreda'S Churchyard Gates, Gate Piers and Flanking Walls on North Side of Churchyard

St Ethelreda'S Churchyard Gates, Gate Piers and Flanking Walls on North Side of Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Welwyn Hatfield, first listed on 30 March 1966. It is one of 398 Grade II entries among 429 listed buildings in Welwyn Hatfield; 6% of Welwyn Hatfield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSt Ethelreda'S Churchyard Gates, Gate Piers and Flanking Walls on North Side of Churchyard
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1173186
Date first listed30 March 1966
Local planning authorityWelwyn Hatfield
Location51.76181, -0.21208 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1173186

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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 St Ethelreda'S Churchyard Gates, Gate Piers and Flanking Walls on North Side of Churchyard

NameGradeDistance
10, Fore StreetII19 m
Goodrich HouseII*22 m
14, Fore StreetII29 m
The RectoryII34 m
The Garden HouseII36 m
Morton HouseII39 m
18 and 20, Fore StreetII41 m
Parish Church of St EtheldredaI41 m
Numbers 2 and 4,comprising the Chaplains House and Flats Numbers 1,2,3,4 (The Gate House) and 5, and Including East WallII46 m
Stable Block to Rear of Number 3II46 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Ethelreda'S Churchyard Gates, Gate Piers and Flanking Walls on North Side of Churchyard listed?
Yes. St Ethelreda'S Churchyard Gates, Gate Piers and Flanking Walls on North Side of Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1173186, first listed on 30 March 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to St Ethelreda'S Churchyard Gates, Gate Piers and Flanking Walls on North Side of Churchyard?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Welwyn Hatfield, 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.