Grade II listed · Wealden

Gates to the North West Entrance to the Churchyard

Gates to the North West Entrance to the Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Wealden, first listed on 12 August 1981. It is one of 2,093 Grade II entries among 2,255 listed buildings in Wealden; 26% of Wealden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gates to the North West Entrance to the Churchyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1193863
Date first listed	12 August 1981
Local planning authority	Wealden
Location	50.86313, 0.25968 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1193863

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wealden will require for your works on Gates to the North West Entrance to the Churchyard, 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 Gates to the North West Entrance to the Churchyard

Name	Grade	Distance
16 High Street, Hailsham	II	17 m
The Crown Hotel	II	26 m
11, 13, 13a and 13b, High Street	II	39 m
21, 21a and 21b, High Street	II	44 m
Hailsham War Memorial	II	48 m
The Parish Church of Saint Mary	I	49 m
23, High Street	II	51 m
4 and 6, High Street	II	57 m
25 and 27, High Street	II	63 m
The Homely Maid	II	69 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gates to the North West Entrance to the Churchyard listed?

Yes. Gates to the North West Entrance to the Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1193863, first listed on 12 August 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gates to the North West Entrance to the Churchyard?

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