Grade II listed · Southwark

Railings, Gates and Piers to Old St Marys Churchyard

Railings, Gates and Piers to Old St Marys Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Southwark, first listed on 17 September 1998. It is one of 874 Grade II entries among 908 listed buildings in Southwark; 69% of Southwark’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Railings, Gates and Piers to Old St Marys Churchyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1385731
Date first listed	17 September 1998
Local planning authority	Southwark
Location	51.49265, -0.10147 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1385731

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Southwark will require for your works on Railings, Gates and Piers to Old St Marys Churchyard, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Railings, Gates and Piers to Old St Marys Churchyard

Name	Grade	Distance
Metropolitan Tabernacle	II	162 m
Michael Faraday Memorial	II	278 m
140, 142, 150, 152, Walworth Road	II	324 m
Number 1 and Attached Railings	II	337 m
Numbers 3, 5 and 7 and Attached Railings	II	340 m
Numbers 29-45 and Attached Railings	II	358 m
Numbers 25-28 and Attached Railings	II	370 m
Southwark Municipal Offices and Attached Railings	II	371 m
Southwark Central Library and Cuming Museum	II	384 m
Metro Central Heights	II	386 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings, Gates and Piers to Old St Marys Churchyard listed?

Yes. Railings, Gates and Piers to Old St Marys Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1385731, first listed on 17 September 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Railings, Gates and Piers to Old St Marys Churchyard?

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