Grade II* listed · West Berkshire

Entrance Gates Piers and Railings to West Woodhay House

Entrance Gates Piers and Railings to West Woodhay House is a Grade II* listed building in West Berkshire, first listed on 29 October 1984. It is one of 109 Grade II* entries among 1,889 listed buildings in West Berkshire; 81% of West Berkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameEntrance Gates Piers and Railings to West Woodhay House
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1210179
Date first listed29 October 1984
Local planning authorityWest Berkshire
Location51.36751, -1.44677 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1210179

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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 Entrance Gates Piers and Railings to West Woodhay House

NameGradeDistance
Walls, Piers and Gate Flanking East Elevation of West Woodhay HouseII92 m
Gate and Walls to Garden on West Side of Road Opposite Entrance to West Woodhay HouseII93 m
West Woodhay HouseI116 m
Church of St. LaurenceII481 m
The Old RectoryyII710 m
Bennet'S Farm HouseII999 m
Garden Retaining Walls Flanking Entrance at Kirby HouseII1.0 km
Stable Block 30 Metres West of South Corner of Kirby HouseII1.0 km
Thornton CottageII1.0 km
Garden Walls to North of Kirby HouseII1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Entrance Gates Piers and Railings to West Woodhay House listed?
Yes. Entrance Gates Piers and Railings to West Woodhay House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1210179, first listed on 29 October 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Entrance Gates Piers and Railings to West Woodhay House?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Berkshire, 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.