Grade II listed · Kirklees

2 Pairs of Gatepiers to the Drive of Number 16 (Kings Villa)

2 Pairs of Gatepiers to the Drive of Number 16 (Kings Villa) is a Grade II listed building in Kirklees, first listed on 29 September 1978. It is one of 2,895 Grade II entries among 2,978 listed buildings in Kirklees; 11% of Kirklees’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	2 Pairs of Gatepiers to the Drive of Number 16 (Kings Villa)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1214634
Date first listed	29 September 1978
Local planning authority	Kirklees
Location	53.64067, -1.77529 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1214634

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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 2 Pairs of Gatepiers to the Drive of Number 16 (Kings Villa)

Name	Grade	Distance
Gatepiers to Numbers 17 (Lynwood) and 19 (Kings Mill House)	II	27 m
Kings Mill House Lynwood	II	62 m
Kings Mill	II	124 m
Larchfield Mills	II	183 m
Calder and Hebble Navigation Lock Number 1 Huddersfield Narrow Canal Lock Number 1	II	211 m
Firth Street Mills	II	211 m
Block alongside Firth Street at Commercial Mills	II	273 m
The Fly Boat Public House	II	291 m
10, Kings Mill Lane	II	301 m
St Paul's Drill Hall, Huddersfield	II	318 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Pairs of Gatepiers to the Drive of Number 16 (Kings Villa) listed?

Yes. 2 Pairs of Gatepiers to the Drive of Number 16 (Kings Villa) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1214634, first listed on 29 September 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 2 Pairs of Gatepiers to the Drive of Number 16 (Kings Villa)?

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