Grade II listed · Cumberland

Churchyard Wall, Gate and Gate Piers in Front of Church of St Kentigern

Churchyard Wall, Gate and Gate Piers in Front of Church of St Kentigern is a Grade II listed building in Cumberland, first listed on 13 August 1985. It is one of 2,611 Grade II entries among 2,855 listed buildings in Cumberland; 71% of Cumberland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Churchyard Wall, Gate and Gate Piers in Front of Church of St Kentigern
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1234485
Date first listed	13 August 1985
Local planning authority	Cumberland
Location	54.76444, -3.32696 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1234485

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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 Churchyard Wall, Gate and Gate Piers in Front of Church of St Kentigern

Name	Grade	Distance
58 and 60, King Street	II	36 m
Church of St Kentigern	II*	52 m
Graveyard Cross East of Church of St Kentigern	II	58 m
Dresden House	II	75 m
Dovecote in Churchyard North of Church of St Kentigern	II	102 m
Sir Wilfrid Lawson Memorial and drinking trough	II	394 m
Footbridge at Aspatria Station	II	681 m
Lynwood	II	777 m
Stockhill Cottage	II	2.1 km
Entrance Gate Piers and Walls East of Arkleby Hall	II	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchyard Wall, Gate and Gate Piers in Front of Church of St Kentigern listed?

Yes. Churchyard Wall, Gate and Gate Piers in Front of Church of St Kentigern is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1234485, first listed on 13 August 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Churchyard Wall, Gate and Gate Piers in Front of Church of St Kentigern?

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