Grade II* listed · North Warwickshire

Abbey Gatehouse

Abbey Gatehouse is a Grade II* listed building in North Warwickshire, first listed on 23 November 1951. It is one of 54 Grade II* entries among 579 listed buildings in North Warwickshire; 0% of North Warwickshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Abbey Gatehouse
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1262202
Date first listed	23 November 1951
Local planning authority	North Warwickshire
Location	52.62014, -1.61308 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1262202

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Abbey Gatehouse

Name	Grade	Distance
22, High Street	II*	8 m
Gate House	II*	21 m
Polesworth Congregational Church	II	60 m
Tithe Barn approximately 45 metres South of High Street and 120 metres North West of Church of St Editha	II	61 m
Dovecote Approximately 85 Metres South of High Street and 100 Metres North West of Church of at Editha	II	75 m
Number 2 and Attached Wall School House and Attached Wall the Old School	II	98 m
Church of St Editha	II*	128 m
Wall east of south east corner of nave of Church of St. Editha	II	144 m
The Vicarage	II	152 m
24-30, Bridge Street	II	157 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbey Gatehouse listed?

Yes. Abbey Gatehouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1262202, first listed on 23 November 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Abbey Gatehouse?

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