Grade II* listed · Stratford-on-Avon

South Entrance Gateway to Compton Verney

South Entrance Gateway to Compton Verney is a Grade II* listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 2 August 1972. It is one of 164 Grade II* entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 35% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	South Entrance Gateway to Compton Verney
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1381869
Date first listed	2 August 1972
Local planning authority	Stratford-on-Avon
Location	52.17009, -1.54330 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1381869

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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 South Entrance Gateway to Compton Verney

Name	Grade	Distance
Bridge Carrying B4086 Over Compton Pool	II	226 m
Ice House at Ngr Sp 313 528 by Drive at North End of Icehouse Coppice	II	304 m
Obelisk Approximately 45 Metres South East of Compton Verney	II	344 m
Bridge Carrying Drive to Compton Verney Over Compton Pool	II*	377 m
Compton Verney and Attached Screen Wall	I	406 m
Stable Block Immediately North East of Compton Verney	II*	445 m
Service Building and Attached Gate Pier to West of Stable Block	II	456 m
Chapel Immediately North-West of Compton Verney	I	472 m
Coach House and Attached Gate Pier to North of Stable Block	II	477 m
Gardeners Cottage Approximately 170 Metres North West of Compton Verney	II	593 m

Frequently asked questions

Is South Entrance Gateway to Compton Verney listed?

Yes. South Entrance Gateway to Compton Verney is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1381869, first listed on 2 August 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to South Entrance Gateway to Compton Verney?

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