Grade II listed · Boston

The Red Cow and Gate Piers

The Red Cow and Gate Piers is a Grade II listed building in Boston, first listed on 14 February 1975. It is one of 462 Grade II entries among 506 listed buildings in Boston; 19% of Boston’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Red Cow and Gate Piers
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1389054
Date first listed	14 February 1975
Local planning authority	Boston
Location	52.98123, -0.02007 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1389054

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 The Red Cow and Gate Piers

Name	Grade	Distance
44 and 46, Wide Bargate	II	12 m
40 and 42, Wide Bargate	II	20 m
The Georgians	II	29 m
84, 86 and 88, Wide Bargate	II	92 m
Holland House	II	95 m
Warehouse	II	100 m
90 and 90a, Wide Bargate	II	100 m
Bargate Lodge House	II	105 m
71, Wide Bargate	II	110 m
65 and 67, Wide Bargate	II	111 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Red Cow and Gate Piers listed?

Yes. The Red Cow and Gate Piers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1389054, first listed on 14 February 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Red Cow and Gate Piers?

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