Grade II listed · Lancaster

Gate Piers Approximately 15 Metres South of Friends' Meeting House

Gate Piers Approximately 15 Metres South of Friends' Meeting House is a Grade II listed building in Lancaster, first listed on 13 March 1995. It is one of 1,241 Grade II entries among 1,332 listed buildings in Lancaster; 89% of Lancaster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gate Piers Approximately 15 Metres South of Friends' Meeting House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1298363
Date first listed	13 March 1995
Local planning authority	Lancaster
Location	54.04818, -2.80639 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1298363

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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 Approximately 15 Metres South of Friends' Meeting House

Name	Grade	Distance
Friends Meeting House	II*	24 m
2, Dallas Road	II	74 m
Gate Piers, Steps and Wall Opposite Junction with Dallas Road	II	94 m
Garden Wall Extending South from Privy House Attached to Numbers 18 and 18a	II	111 m
Number 2 and Attached Walls and Railings	II	119 m
Railway Station Building	II	119 m
8, Castle Park	II	121 m
6, Castle Park	II	122 m
10-14, Castle Park	II	122 m
4, Castle Park	II	122 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers Approximately 15 Metres South of Friends' Meeting House listed?

Yes. Gate Piers Approximately 15 Metres South of Friends' Meeting House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1298363, first listed on 13 March 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gate Piers Approximately 15 Metres South of Friends' Meeting House?

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