Grade II listed · Isles of Scilly

Gatehouse and Attached Wall to North East of Tresco Abbey

Gatehouse and Attached Wall to North East of Tresco Abbey is a Grade II listed building in Isles of Scilly, first listed on 14 December 1992. It is one of 117 Grade II entries among 129 listed buildings in Isles of Scilly; 35% of Isles of Scilly’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gatehouse and Attached Wall to North East of Tresco Abbey
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1328851
Date first listed	14 December 1992
Local planning authority	Isles of Scilly
Location	49.94811, -6.33000 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1328851

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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 Gatehouse and Attached Wall to North East of Tresco Abbey

Name	Grade	Distance
Tresco Abbey	II	50 m
Remains of Tresco Priory and Associated Monuments and Attached Walls	II	77 m
Cresset from St Agnes Lighthouse in Tresco Abbey Gardens	II	153 m
The Smith Monument on Abbey Hill	II	439 m
Borough Farm Outbuildings	II	729 m
Dolphin Cottage	II	1.1 km
Dolphin House and attached outbuildings and wall	II	1.1 km
Rose Cottage and Ivy Cottage	II	1.1 km
Church of St Nicholas	II	1.1 km
Thatch	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatehouse and Attached Wall to North East of Tresco Abbey listed?

Yes. Gatehouse and Attached Wall to North East of Tresco Abbey is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1328851, first listed on 14 December 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gatehouse and Attached Wall to North East of Tresco Abbey?

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