Grade II listed · City of London

Iron Gates and Railings to Entrance of Church of St Andrew Undershaft

Iron Gates and Railings to Entrance of Church of St Andrew Undershaft is a Grade II listed building in City of London, first listed on 5 June 1972. It is one of 445 Grade II entries among 613 listed buildings in City of London; 27% of City of London’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Iron Gates and Railings to Entrance of Church of St Andrew Undershaft
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1358870
Date first listed	5 June 1972
Local planning authority	City of London
Location	51.51366, -0.08133 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1358870

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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 Iron Gates and Railings to Entrance of Church of St Andrew Undershaft

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Andrew Undershaft	I	23 m
Lloyd's Building	I	103 m
139-144, Leadenhall Street Ec3	II	104 m
Lloyd'S Building	II	105 m
Church of St Helen	I	129 m
147 and 148, Leadenhall Street	II	131 m
20 and 21, Billiter Street Ec3	II	134 m
Holland House	II*	139 m
2-16, Creechurch Lane Ec3	II	157 m
37-39, Lime Street	II	159 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Iron Gates and Railings to Entrance of Church of St Andrew Undershaft listed?

Yes. Iron Gates and Railings to Entrance of Church of St Andrew Undershaft is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1358870, first listed on 5 June 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Iron Gates and Railings to Entrance of Church of St Andrew Undershaft?

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