Grade II listed · Leicester

Walls and gatepiers to Sykefield

Walls and gatepiers to Sykefield is a Grade II listed building in Leicester, first listed on 16 October 1991. It is one of 345 Grade II entries among 395 listed buildings in Leicester; 66% of Leicester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Walls and gatepiers to Sykefield
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1263453
Date first listed	16 October 1991
Local planning authority	Leicester
Location	52.62968, -1.15775 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1263453

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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 Walls and gatepiers to Sykefield

Name	Grade	Distance
Sykefield and 138, Westcotes Drive	II	11 m
Westcotes Maternity Hospital Including the Lodge and Stables to the South East	II	187 m
59 and 61, Dunster Street	II	271 m
Vicarage to the Church of the Martyrs	II	435 m
Church of the Martyrs	II	478 m
Robert Hall Memorial Baptist Church	II	586 m
Former Church of St Paul	II	620 m
Former Narborough Road School	II	629 m
Church of St Anne	II	998 m
Bridge Over River Soar	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls and gatepiers to Sykefield listed?

Yes. Walls and gatepiers to Sykefield is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1263453, first listed on 16 October 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Walls and gatepiers to Sykefield?

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