Grade II listed · Preston

Gate Piers and Gates to Churchyard Opposite East End of Church of St John

Gate Piers and Gates to Churchyard Opposite East End of Church of St John is a Grade II listed building in Preston, first listed on 27 September 1979. It is one of 457 Grade II entries among 480 listed buildings in Preston; 12% of Preston’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gate Piers and Gates to Churchyard Opposite East End of Church of St John
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1207262
Date first listed	27 September 1979
Local planning authority	Preston
Location	53.75880, -2.69607 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1207262

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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 Gate Piers and Gates to Churchyard Opposite East End of Church of St John

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John the Divine	II*	31 m
Trustee Savings Bank	II	53 m
The Old Dog Inn	II	55 m
Central Conservative Club	II	62 m
Former Red Lion Hotel and Ellesmere Chambers	II	66 m
29,30,31, Church Street	II	70 m
131a, Church Street	II	73 m
The Old Bull, including nos. 141 and 142 Church Street	II*	77 m
11, CHURCH STREET (See details for further address information)	II	80 m
10,12,14, Lancaster Road	II	92 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers and Gates to Churchyard Opposite East End of Church of St John listed?

Yes. Gate Piers and Gates to Churchyard Opposite East End of Church of St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1207262, first listed on 27 September 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gate Piers and Gates to Churchyard Opposite East End of Church of St John?

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