Grade II listed · Tower Hamlets

Gate Piers and Overthrow at Lady Mico'S Almshouses

Gate Piers and Overthrow at Lady Mico'S Almshouses is a Grade II listed building in Tower Hamlets, first listed on 27 September 1973. It is one of 844 Grade II entries among 904 listed buildings in Tower Hamlets; 16% of Tower Hamlets’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gate Piers and Overthrow at Lady Mico'S Almshouses
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1242135
Date first listed	27 September 1973
Local planning authority	Tower Hamlets
Location	51.51567, -0.04097 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1242135

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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 Gate Piers and Overthrow at Lady Mico'S Almshouses

Name	Grade	Distance
Mercer'S Cottages	II	13 m
50 and 52, Belgrave Street E1	II	49 m
36-40, Belgrave Street E1	II	76 m
The Mercer'S Arms Public House	II	87 m
Parish Church of St Dunstan and All Saints (The Church of the High Seas)	I	138 m
6-90, Bromley Street E1	II	144 m
Stepney War Memorial	II	151 m
Iron Railings, Gate Piers and Gates at St Dunstan'S Churchyard	II	168 m
The British Prince Public House	II	183 m
3-19, Durham Row E1	II	188 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers and Overthrow at Lady Mico'S Almshouses listed?

Yes. Gate Piers and Overthrow at Lady Mico'S Almshouses is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1242135, first listed on 27 September 1973. 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 Overthrow at Lady Mico'S Almshouses?

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