Grade II listed · South Derbyshire

Retaining Wall, Steps and Gate Piers Surrounding St Giles' Church

Retaining Wall, Steps and Gate Piers Surrounding St Giles' Church is a Grade II listed building in South Derbyshire, first listed on 6 January 1987. It is one of 616 Grade II entries among 712 listed buildings in South Derbyshire; 65% of South Derbyshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Retaining Wall, Steps and Gate Piers Surrounding St Giles' Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1334590
Date first listed	6 January 1987
Local planning authority	South Derbyshire
Location	52.79726, -1.45375 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1334590

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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 Retaining Wall, Steps and Gate Piers Surrounding St Giles' Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Giles	II	18 m
Shelter South of Deercote	II	217 m
Deercote West of the Church of St Giles	II*	223 m
Conservatory, Attached Garden Walls and Tunnel	II	228 m
Home Farmhouse	II	253 m
Calke Abbey	I	308 m
Old School House	II	362 m
Grotto East of Calke Abbey	II	373 m
Deer Fence East of Grotto in Calke Park	II	374 m
Masons Yard and Office	II	406 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining Wall, Steps and Gate Piers Surrounding St Giles' Church listed?

Yes. Retaining Wall, Steps and Gate Piers Surrounding St Giles' Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1334590, first listed on 6 January 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Retaining Wall, Steps and Gate Piers Surrounding St Giles' Church?

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