Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Piers, Walls and Railings Flanking the Advent Church

Piers, Walls and Railings Flanking the Advent Church is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 5 August 1975. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 37% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Piers, Walls and Railings Flanking the Advent Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1394078
Date first listed	5 August 1975
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.38132, -2.35821 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1394078

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bath and North East Somerset will require for your works on Piers, Walls and Railings Flanking the Advent Church, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Piers, Walls and Railings Flanking the Advent Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Advent Church (Orange Grove Hall)	II	9 m
9-13, Kingston Parade	II	19 m
1-7, Orange Grove	II	24 m
16, 17 AND 18, YORK STREET (See details for further address information)	II	27 m
6, Terrace Walk	II	28 m
11a and 12-15, York Street	II	29 m
4 and 5, Terrace Walk	II	29 m
7 and 8, Terrace Walk	II	31 m
9, Terrace Walk	II	36 m
Abbey Church of St Peter and St Paul	I	41 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Piers, Walls and Railings Flanking the Advent Church listed?

Yes. Piers, Walls and Railings Flanking the Advent Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1394078, first listed on 5 August 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Piers, Walls and Railings Flanking the Advent Church?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bath and North East Somerset, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.