Grade II listed · Teignbridge

Forecourt Wall Gates and Gate Piers to Mackrells Almshouses

Forecourt Wall Gates and Gate Piers to Mackrells Almshouses is a Grade II listed building in Teignbridge, first listed on 22 March 1983. It is one of 2,701 Grade II entries among 2,913 listed buildings in Teignbridge; 28% of Teignbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameForecourt Wall Gates and Gate Piers to Mackrells Almshouses
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1256723
Date first listed22 March 1983
Local planning authorityTeignbridge
Location50.52702, -3.61760 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1256723

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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 Forecourt Wall Gates and Gate Piers to Mackrells Almshouses

NameGradeDistance
Mackrells AlmshousesII12 m
Blanche House and Attached Wall to the RightII94 m
85 and 87, Wolborough StreetII105 m
Number 83 and Attached Walls and RailingsII119 m
West End Cottage and Attached Wall to the WestII126 m
81 and 81a, Wolborough StreetII138 m
79 and 79a, Wolborough StreetII148 m
Barchington HouseII154 m
Bushel HouseII167 m
69 and 71, Wolborough StreetII174 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Wall Gates and Gate Piers to Mackrells Almshouses listed?
Yes. Forecourt Wall Gates and Gate Piers to Mackrells Almshouses is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1256723, first listed on 22 March 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Forecourt Wall Gates and Gate Piers to Mackrells Almshouses?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Teignbridge, 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.