Grade II listed · Wiltshire

Walls, Piers and Iron Railings Enclosing West Side of the Abbey Church Graveyard Walls, Piers and Railings Round Abbey Church Graveyard

Walls, Piers and Iron Railings Enclosing West Side of the Abbey Church Graveyard Walls, Piers and Railings Round Abbey Church Graveyard is a Grade II listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 19 July 1996. It is one of 11,295 Grade II entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 98% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Walls, Piers and Iron Railings Enclosing West Side of the Abbey Church Graveyard Walls, Piers and Railings Round Abbey Church Graveyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1269429
Date first listed	19 July 1996
Local planning authority	Wiltshire
Location	51.58409, -2.09884 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1269429

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Planium checks which consents Wiltshire will require for your works on Walls, Piers and Iron Railings Enclosing West Side of the Abbey Church Graveyard Walls, Piers and Railings Round Abbey Church Graveyard, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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, Piers and Iron Railings Enclosing West Side of the Abbey Church Graveyard Walls, Piers and Railings Round Abbey Church Graveyard

Name	Grade	Distance
32 and 34, Gloucester Street	II	13 m
St Pauls Bell Tower	I	17 m
24, Gloucester Street	II	20 m
26, Gloucester Street	II	20 m
38, Gloucester Street	II	22 m
22, Gloucester Street	II	25 m
Number 11 and Attached Front Railings and Gate	II	25 m
28 and 30, Gloucester Street	II	28 m
40, Gloucester Street	II	29 m
18 and 20, Gloucester Street	II	32 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls, Piers and Iron Railings Enclosing West Side of the Abbey Church Graveyard Walls, Piers and Railings Round Abbey Church Graveyard listed?

Yes. Walls, Piers and Iron Railings Enclosing West Side of the Abbey Church Graveyard Walls, Piers and Railings Round Abbey Church Graveyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1269429, first listed on 19 July 1996. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Walls, Piers and Iron Railings Enclosing West Side of the Abbey Church Graveyard Walls, Piers and Railings Round Abbey Church Graveyard?

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