Grade II listed · Liverpool

Gatekeeper'S Hut at Pierhead to South of Dock Entrance

Gatekeeper'S Hut at Pierhead to South of Dock Entrance is a Grade II listed building in Liverpool, first listed on 19 June 1985. It is one of 1,394 Grade II entries among 1,528 listed buildings in Liverpool; 72% of Liverpool’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gatekeeper'S Hut at Pierhead to South of Dock Entrance
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1205714
Date first listed	19 June 1985
Local planning authority	Liverpool
Location	53.38842, -2.98624 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1205714

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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 Gatekeeper'S Hut at Pierhead to South of Dock Entrance

Name	Grade	Distance
Gatekeepers Hut at Pierhead to North of Dock Entrance	II	32 m
Dock Retaining Walls, South Ferry Basin	II	207 m
Bradbury House	II	513 m
Customs Depot	II	534 m
Former Higsons Brewery and former Grapes Public House	II	748 m
45-51, Greenland Street	II	820 m
Hydraulic Tower at Wapping Dock	II	877 m
Gatekeeper'S Lodge at Entrance to Wapping Dock	II	888 m
66 Bridgewater Street	II	925 m
Carriage Ramps and Steps	II	932 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatekeeper'S Hut at Pierhead to South of Dock Entrance listed?

Yes. Gatekeeper'S Hut at Pierhead to South of Dock Entrance is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1205714, first listed on 19 June 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gatekeeper'S Hut at Pierhead to South of Dock Entrance?

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