Grade II listed · Buckinghamshire

Lodge, Gate Piers, Railings and Wall at Entrance to Thornton Estate

Lodge, Gate Piers, Railings and Wall at Entrance to Thornton Estate is a Grade II listed building in Buckinghamshire, first listed on 22 August 1983. It is one of 5,438 Grade II entries among 5,867 listed buildings in Buckinghamshire; 47% of Buckinghamshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lodge, Gate Piers, Railings and Wall at Entrance to Thornton Estate
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1215002
Date first listed	22 August 1983
Local planning authority	Buckinghamshire
Location	52.02467, -0.91170 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1215002

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Buckinghamshire will require for your works on Lodge, Gate Piers, Railings and Wall at Entrance to Thornton Estate, 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 Lodge, Gate Piers, Railings and Wall at Entrance to Thornton Estate

Name	Grade	Distance
Thornton College	II	672 m
Church of St Michael	I	724 m
Lower Farmhouse	II	1.5 km
Bridge Over River Great Ouse to North of Thornborough	II	1.6 km
Barn to East of Thornborough Mill	II	1.9 km
Home Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
Rosemount	II	1.9 km
Thornton Hall	II	1.9 km
Mill House, Thornborough Mill	II	1.9 km
Thornborough Mill	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Lodge, Gate Piers, Railings and Wall at Entrance to Thornton Estate listed?

Yes. Lodge, Gate Piers, Railings and Wall at Entrance to Thornton Estate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1215002, first listed on 22 August 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lodge, Gate Piers, Railings and Wall at Entrance to Thornton Estate?

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