Grade II listed · Cumberland

Entrance Gate Piers and Wall to East of Cumberland Infirmary

Entrance Gate Piers and Wall to East of Cumberland Infirmary is a Grade II listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 11 April 1994. It is one of 2,611 Grade II entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 91% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Entrance Gate Piers and Wall to East of Cumberland Infirmary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1196956
Date first listed	11 April 1994
Local planning authority	Cumberland
Location	54.89575, -2.95466 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1196956

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cumberland will require for your works on Entrance Gate Piers and Wall to East of Cumberland Infirmary, 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 Entrance Gate Piers and Wall to East of Cumberland Infirmary

Name	Grade	Distance
Cumberland Infirmary	II*	40 m
Crozier Lodge, Cumberland Infirmary	II	202 m
92, Newtown Road	II	486 m
The Pheasant Inn	II	509 m
Coledale Hall	II*	510 m
Theakston'S Carlisle Brewery	II	650 m
Waverley Viaduct, West of the Former Electricity Works	II	685 m
Dixons Chimney at Shaddon Mill	II*	736 m
Outer Bailey Gallipoli Block	II	756 m
West City Walls and Tile Tower Adjoining at South West	I	759 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Entrance Gate Piers and Wall to East of Cumberland Infirmary listed?

Yes. Entrance Gate Piers and Wall to East of Cumberland Infirmary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1196956, first listed on 11 April 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Entrance Gate Piers and Wall to East of Cumberland Infirmary?

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