Grade II* listed · Leicester

Gates and Gatepiers North West of War Memorial Onto University Road

Gates and Gatepiers North West of War Memorial Onto University Road is a Grade II* listed building in Leicester, first listed on 14 March 1975. It is one of 36 Grade II* entries among 395 listed buildings in Leicester; 20% of Leicester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gates and Gatepiers North West of War Memorial Onto University Road
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1361051
Date first listed	14 March 1975
Local planning authority	Leicester
Location	52.62424, -1.12386 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1361051

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Gates and Gatepiers North West of War Memorial Onto University Road

Name	Grade	Distance
De Montfort Hall	II	155 m
The Arch of Remembrance	I	182 m
37 and 39, Lancaster Place	II	187 m
41 and 43, Lancaster Place	II	192 m
31, 33 and 35, Lancaster Place	II	201 m
45, 47 and 49, Lancaster Place	II	213 m
27 and 29, Lancaster Place	II	220 m
23 and 25, Lancaster Place	II	224 m
19 and 21, Lancaster Place	II	240 m
Leicester Fire Station	II	273 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gates and Gatepiers North West of War Memorial Onto University Road listed?

Yes. Gates and Gatepiers North West of War Memorial Onto University Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1361051, first listed on 14 March 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gates and Gatepiers North West of War Memorial Onto University Road?

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