Grade I listed · West Berkshire

Gate Piers and Gates at Benham Park, West Lodge

Gate Piers and Gates at Benham Park, West Lodge is a Grade I listed building in West Berkshire, first listed on 6 June 1952. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 1,889 listed buildings in West Berkshire; 9% of West Berkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gate Piers and Gates at Benham Park, West Lodge
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1220645
Date first listed	6 June 1952
Local planning authority	West Berkshire
Location	51.41114, -1.38010 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1220645

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Berkshire will require for your works on Gate Piers and Gates at Benham Park, West Lodge, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 at Benham Park, West Lodge

Name	Grade	Distance
West Lodge	II	16 m
Churchyard Gates and Gate Piers Approximately 50 Metres to West of St Johns Church	II	184 m
Church of St John	II	257 m
The Old Vicarage	II	262 m
Wally'S Cottage	II	486 m
Milestone on A4 (T) at Junction of A4 and Milkhouse Road	II	564 m
Spring Cottages Springfields	II	648 m
Manor House	II	729 m
Benham Park	II*	919 m
Milestone on A4 (T) Approximately 300 Metres to West of Benham Park East Lodge	II	979 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers and Gates at Benham Park, West Lodge listed?

Yes. Gate Piers and Gates at Benham Park, West Lodge is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1220645, first listed on 6 June 1952. 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 at Benham Park, West Lodge?

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.