Grade II listed · South Gloucestershire

Pair of Gate Piers About 3 Metres North of Sign of the Dolphin

Pair of Gate Piers About 3 Metres North of Sign of the Dolphin is a Grade II listed building in South Gloucestershire, first listed on 15 August 1985. It is one of 1,923 Grade II entries among 2,086 listed buildings in South Gloucestershire; 77% of South Gloucestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pair of Gate Piers About 3 Metres North of Sign of the Dolphin
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1287901
Date first listed	15 August 1985
Local planning authority	South Gloucestershire
Location	51.52146, -2.43463 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1287901

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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 Pair of Gate Piers About 3 Metres North of Sign of the Dolphin

Name	Grade	Distance
Sign of the Dolphin	II	14 m
Westerleigh Tabernacle	II	86 m
Brook Farmhouse and Attached Stable	II	465 m
Elm Farmhouse	II	489 m
Homestead Garage	II	584 m
Dodmoor Old Farmhouse	II	584 m
Grove Farmhouse	II	586 m
The Post Office	II	590 m
Westerleigh War Memorial	II	648 m
Woolway Monument in the Churchyard About 13 Metres North of Nave of Church of St James the Great	II	685 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pair of Gate Piers About 3 Metres North of Sign of the Dolphin listed?

Yes. Pair of Gate Piers About 3 Metres North of Sign of the Dolphin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1287901, first listed on 15 August 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pair of Gate Piers About 3 Metres North of Sign of the Dolphin?

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