Grade II* listed · East Staffordshire

Main Gateway to Blithfield Hall with Flanking Walls

Main Gateway to Blithfield Hall with Flanking Walls is a Grade II* listed building in East Staffordshire, first listed on 8 August 1985. It is one of 64 Grade II* entries among 897 listed buildings in East Staffordshire; 65% of East Staffordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMain Gateway to Blithfield Hall with Flanking Walls
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1190043
Date first listed8 August 1985
Local planning authorityEast Staffordshire
Location52.81305, -1.93414 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1190043

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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 Main Gateway to Blithfield Hall with Flanking Walls

NameGradeDistance
Bridge, Gatepiers, Walls and Ha Ha South of Blithfield HallII30 m
Coach House Mews and Attached Wall and Arch to NorthII30 m
Sundial Approximately 10 Yards South West of Blithfield HallII34 m
Courtyard Walls and Outbuilding East of Blithfield HallII39 m
Blithfield HallI40 m
Game larder and attached walls approximately 20 yards north east of Blithfield HallII60 m
Fence and Steps Immediately North East of Blithfield HallII61 m
Fence Immediately North West of Blithfield HallII91 m
The OrangeryII*91 m
Churchyard Wall and Gateway to Blithfield HallII106 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Main Gateway to Blithfield Hall with Flanking Walls listed?
Yes. Main Gateway to Blithfield Hall with Flanking Walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1190043, first listed on 8 August 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Main Gateway to Blithfield Hall with Flanking Walls?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East Staffordshire, 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.