Grade II listed · Leeds

Gateway to Chapel Allerton Old Graveyard

Gateway to Chapel Allerton Old Graveyard is a Grade II listed building in Leeds, first listed on 11 September 1996. It is one of 2,217 Grade II entries among 2,367 listed buildings in Leeds; 81% of Leeds’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gateway to Chapel Allerton Old Graveyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1256035
Date first listed	11 September 1996
Local planning authority	Leeds
Location	53.82786, -1.53667 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1256035

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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 Gateway to Chapel Allerton Old Graveyard

Name	Grade	Distance
Number 80 and Attached Wall	II	16 m
War Memorial and Railings at Entrance to the Old Graveyard	II	48 m
Tomb of John Hives in the Old Graveyard at Ngr 3067 3692	II	78 m
Railings and Gate Piers at Chapel Allerton Primary School	II	92 m
Group of 3 Gravestones in the Old Graveyard	II	95 m
Chapel Allerton Library and Police Station	II	97 m
Chapel Allerton Primary School	II	107 m
The Methodist Centre	II	134 m
The Cottage	II	170 m
Newton Terrace	II	171 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway to Chapel Allerton Old Graveyard listed?

Yes. Gateway to Chapel Allerton Old Graveyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1256035, first listed on 11 September 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gateway to Chapel Allerton Old Graveyard?

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