Grade II listed · Blackburn with Darwen

Entrance Gateway and Flanking Lodges (At South Entrance)

Entrance Gateway and Flanking Lodges (At South Entrance) is a Grade II listed building in Blackburn with Darwen, first listed on 19 April 1974. It is one of 208 Grade II entries among 226 listed buildings in Blackburn with Darwen; 27% of Blackburn with Darwen’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameEntrance Gateway and Flanking Lodges (At South Entrance)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1273858
Date first listed19 April 1974
Local planning authorityBlackburn with Darwen
Location53.75236, -2.49194 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1273858

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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 Gateway and Flanking Lodges (At South Entrance)

NameGradeDistance
42-46, Preston New RoadII222 m
Bank House, Fountain and Statues of Orpheus and Eurydice in Front Garden of Bank HouseII277 m
Central Police Station and Court HouseII473 m
College of Technology and DesignII477 m
1-21, Richmond TerraceII495 m
The Cotton ExchangeII521 m
King Georges HallII522 m
Conservatory at west end of parkII523 m
Blackburn MuseumII551 m
Textile MuseumII563 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Entrance Gateway and Flanking Lodges (At South Entrance) listed?
Yes. Entrance Gateway and Flanking Lodges (At South Entrance) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1273858, first listed on 19 April 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Entrance Gateway and Flanking Lodges (At South Entrance)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Blackburn with Darwen, 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.