Grade II* listed · North Hertfordshire

Gatehouse at Pirton Grange

Gatehouse at Pirton Grange is a Grade II* listed building in North Hertfordshire, first listed on 27 May 1968. It is one of 105 Grade II* entries among 1,734 listed buildings in North Hertfordshire; 11% of North Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gatehouse at Pirton Grange
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1175594
Date first listed	27 May 1968
Local planning authority	North Hertfordshire
Location	51.98363, -0.36637 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1175594

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Gatehouse at Pirton Grange

Name	Grade	Distance
Pirton Grange	II*	21 m
Barn at Pirton Cottage to North East of Gatehouse	II	24 m
Bakehouse and Adjoining Outbuilding at Pirton Grange	II	29 m
West Barn at Rectory Farm	II*	2.1 km
Dovecote, Stable and Granary at Rectory Farm	II	2.1 km
The Rectory Farmhouse	II*	2.1 km
South Barn and Adjoining Stable at Rectory Farm	II	2.1 km
Barn at Wright's Farm	II	2.2 km
Farm Building to the North West of Burge End Farmhouse	II	2.2 km
Cartshed Next Entrance to Forecourt at Rectory Farmhouse	II	2.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatehouse at Pirton Grange listed?

Yes. Gatehouse at Pirton Grange is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1175594, first listed on 27 May 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gatehouse at Pirton Grange?

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