Grade II listed · Dorset

Gate Piers, Gates and Boundary Walling at Entrance to Upwey House

Gate Piers, Gates and Boundary Walling at Entrance to Upwey House is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 14 June 1974. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 42% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gate Piers, Gates and Boundary Walling at Entrance to Upwey House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1272201
Date first listed	14 June 1974
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.66215, -2.47490 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1272201

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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 Gate Piers, Gates and Boundary Walling at Entrance to Upwey House

Name	Grade	Distance
Yard Wall and Piers to Stable Block to Upwey House	II	45 m
Stable Block to Upwey House	II	57 m
Gate Piers Approximately 10 Metres West of the Entrance to Stable Yard Upwey House	II	121 m
Honeysuckle Cottage	II	160 m
Meadowside	II	165 m
82, Elwell Street	II	166 m
80, Elwell Street	II	173 m
78, Elwell Street	II	179 m
Boundary Wall from Mill House to Opposite Number 82 (Number 82 Not Included)	II	183 m
74 and 76, Elwell Street	II	193 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers, Gates and Boundary Walling at Entrance to Upwey House listed?

Yes. Gate Piers, Gates and Boundary Walling at Entrance to Upwey House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1272201, first listed on 14 June 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gate Piers, Gates and Boundary Walling at Entrance to Upwey House?

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