Grade II listed · Somerset

Two Pairs of Gate Piers and Dwarf Walls to Christ Church Churchyard

Two Pairs of Gate Piers and Dwarf Walls to Christ Church Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 16 February 1983. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 40% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Two Pairs of Gate Piers and Dwarf Walls to Christ Church Churchyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1345461
Date first listed	16 February 1983
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.23007, -2.32605 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1345461

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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 Two Pairs of Gate Piers and Dwarf Walls to Christ Church Churchyard

Name	Grade	Distance
The Packhorse Inn	II	21 m
11 and 12, Christchurch Street West	II	31 m
24 and 25, Wine Street	II	51 m
20 and 21, Christchurch Street West	II	53 m
Christ Church	II*	62 m
1, South Parade	II	63 m
Warehouse Adjoining No 1	II	63 m
21, Wine Street	II*	66 m
3, Wine Street	II	71 m
20, Wine Street	II	76 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Pairs of Gate Piers and Dwarf Walls to Christ Church Churchyard listed?

Yes. Two Pairs of Gate Piers and Dwarf Walls to Christ Church Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1345461, first listed on 16 February 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Two Pairs of Gate Piers and Dwarf Walls to Christ Church Churchyard?

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