Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Boundary Wall and Gate of Christ Church and Former Vicarage Garden

Boundary Wall and Gate of Christ Church and Former Vicarage Garden is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 13 September 1995. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 93% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Boundary Wall and Gate of Christ Church and Former Vicarage Garden
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1238134
Date first listed	13 September 1995
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.81151, -0.02899 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1238134

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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 Boundary Wall and Gate of Christ Church and Former Vicarage Garden

Name	Grade	Distance
20 22, New Road	II	19 m
Christ Church	II	25 m
Disused Brewery Immediately South West of Number 23 (Not Included)	II	52 m
Place House	I	53 m
3-12, Bluecoat Yard	II*	70 m
13, Bluecoat Yard	II	74 m
2, Bluecoat Yard	II*	76 m
Maltings and Kibes Lane Art Centre	II	79 m
1, Bluecoat Yard	II*	79 m
Numbers 5, 5a, 7 and 7a, New Road	II	79 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Boundary Wall and Gate of Christ Church and Former Vicarage Garden listed?

Yes. Boundary Wall and Gate of Christ Church and Former Vicarage Garden is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1238134, first listed on 13 September 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Boundary Wall and Gate of Christ Church and Former Vicarage Garden?

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