Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Lych Gate at St Mary'S Church (15 Metres to South of Porch)

Lych Gate at St Mary'S Church (15 Metres to South of Porch) is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 31 May 1984. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 57% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lych Gate at St Mary'S Church (15 Metres to South of Porch)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1347959
Date first listed	31 May 1984
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.88740, -0.15357 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1347959

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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 Lych Gate at St Mary'S Church (15 Metres to South of Porch)

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin (Church of England)	II*	22 m
War Memorial on St Mary'S Churchyard (70 Metres to East of Church)	II	86 m
The Coach House	II	109 m
Rose and Crown Public House	II	275 m
Barn at Rose and Crown Public House (10 Metres to North of Public House)	II	282 m
Aston Park Farmhouse	II	295 m
4 and 6, Stringers Lane	II	313 m
Beehive Cottage	II	321 m
41, Benington Road	II	351 m
Number 24 Including Former Smithy	II	378 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lych Gate at St Mary'S Church (15 Metres to South of Porch) listed?

Yes. Lych Gate at St Mary'S Church (15 Metres to South of Porch) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1347959, first listed on 31 May 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lych Gate at St Mary'S Church (15 Metres to South of Porch)?

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