Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Gates and Gate Piers to Ware Cemetery North Extension

Gates and Gate Piers to Ware Cemetery North Extension is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 13 September 1995. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 93% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gates and Gate Piers to Ware Cemetery North Extension
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1274163
Date first listed	13 September 1995
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.81745, -0.04298 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1274163

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 Gates and Gate Piers to Ware Cemetery North Extension

Name	Grade	Distance
Mortuary Chapels at Ware Cemetery	II	44 m
Iron Railings and Entrance Gates to Ware Cemetery	II	52 m
107-113, Watton Road	II	233 m
99-105, Watton Road	II	244 m
The Rose and Crown Public House	II	417 m
The New Rose and Crown Public House	II	616 m
North Maltings	II	656 m
Milestone in Verge East of Ware Fire Station (Not Included) at Tl 3558 1470	II	667 m
Main Brewery Building	II	668 m
Thunder Hall and Boundary Wall to Wadesmill Road	II	679 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gates and Gate Piers to Ware Cemetery North Extension listed?

Yes. Gates and Gate Piers to Ware Cemetery North Extension is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1274163, first listed on 13 September 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gates and Gate Piers to Ware Cemetery North Extension?

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