Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Pair of Gatepiers and Gates 50 Yards North West of Midford Castle

Pair of Gatepiers and Gates 50 Yards North West of Midford Castle is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 1 February 1956. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 18% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pair of Gatepiers and Gates 50 Yards North West of Midford Castle
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1232488
Date first listed	1 February 1956
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.35083, -2.34740 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1232488

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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 Pair of Gatepiers and Gates 50 Yards North West of Midford Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
The Stables, the Old Chapel and the Remains of the Chapel, Walls Enclosing Stableyard, Coach House and Greenhouse to Midford Castle	II*	52 m
Midford Castle with Former Offices and Coach Houses	I	61 m
Archway and Lodge with Screen Wall, to Midford Castle	II	282 m
The Priory, in Priory Wood, 500 Yards to North East of Midford Castle	II	344 m
Midford House	II	396 m
Pair of Gatepiers at Entrance to Midford House	II	429 m
Milestone at National Grid Reference St7538 6148	II	528 m
Midford Place	II	583 m
Chimney to West of De Montalt Works	II	605 m
De Montalt Wood	II	616 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pair of Gatepiers and Gates 50 Yards North West of Midford Castle listed?

Yes. Pair of Gatepiers and Gates 50 Yards North West of Midford Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1232488, first listed on 1 February 1956. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pair of Gatepiers and Gates 50 Yards North West of Midford Castle?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bath and North East Somerset, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.