Grade II listed · Preston

Gate Piers, Gates and Retaining Wall to Churchyard of Former Church of St Peter

Gate Piers, Gates and Retaining Wall to Churchyard of Former Church of St Peter is a Grade II listed building in Preston, first listed on 20 December 1991. It is one of 457 Grade II entries among 480 listed buildings in Preston; 74% of Preston’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gate Piers, Gates and Retaining Wall to Churchyard of Former Church of St Peter
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1253933
Date first listed	20 December 1991
Local planning authority	Preston
Location	53.76326, -2.70820 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1253933

Planning works on this listed building?

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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, Gates and Retaining Wall to Churchyard of Former Church of St Peter

Name	Grade	Distance
St Peter's Arts Centre, University of Central Lancashire	II*	38 m
Former Moss Mill	II	126 m
Moss Cottage	II	236 m
115 and 115a Friargate (former Plough Inn)	II	312 m
Windmill	II	314 m
Hosiery House	II	382 m
No. 47 Friargate and Attached Buildings in Rear Courtyard	II	411 m
Church of St Walburge	I	450 m
Former Talbot Roman Catholic Primary School	II	463 m
Church of All Saints	II	473 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers, Gates and Retaining Wall to Churchyard of Former Church of St Peter listed?

Yes. Gate Piers, Gates and Retaining Wall to Churchyard of Former Church of St Peter is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1253933, first listed on 20 December 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gate Piers, Gates and Retaining Wall to Churchyard of Former Church of St Peter?

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