Grade II listed · Teignbridge

Entrance Walls and Gate Piers to Dun Esk

Entrance Walls and Gate Piers to Dun Esk is a Grade II listed building in Teignbridge, first listed on 17 July 1996. It is one of 2,701 Grade II entries among 2,913 listed buildings in Teignbridge; 95% of Teignbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Entrance Walls and Gate Piers to Dun Esk
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1269128
Date first listed	17 July 1996
Local planning authority	Teignbridge
Location	50.55694, -3.48891 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1269128

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 Entrance Walls and Gate Piers to Dun Esk

Name	Grade	Distance
Footbridge in Grounds of Dun Esk at Sx 9463 7412	II	21 m
Dun Esk	II	69 m
St Scholasticas Abbey	II	100 m
St Scholasticas Abbey, Cemetery Building	II	114 m
Abbey Lodge, St Scholasticas Abbey	II	149 m
Gorway Cross Toll House	II	207 m
Cambria House	II	258 m
Rowdens	II	342 m
Entrance Walls, Gates and Gate Piers to Rowdens	II	401 m
Rowdens Lodge	II	402 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Entrance Walls and Gate Piers to Dun Esk listed?

Yes. Entrance Walls and Gate Piers to Dun Esk is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1269128, first listed on 17 July 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Entrance Walls and Gate Piers to Dun Esk?

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.