Grade II* listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Lansdown Cemetery, Entrance Gates, Piers and Walls

Lansdown Cemetery, Entrance Gates, Piers and Walls is a Grade II* listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 11 August 1972. It is one of 211 Grade II* entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 26% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLansdown Cemetery, Entrance Gates, Piers and Walls
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1394446
Date first listed11 August 1972
Local planning authorityBath and North East Somerset
Location51.40639, -2.37799 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1394446

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Lansdown Cemetery, Entrance Gates, Piers and Walls

NameGradeDistance
Mageris Chest Tomb in Lansdown CemeteryII60 m
Beckford'S Tower with Attached Wall and RailingsI62 m
Bell Or Charles Chest Tomb in Lansdown CemeteryII62 m
Chelscombe FarmhouseII302 m
Ensleigh HouseII387 m
Hare and Hounds InnII667 m
Buckland LodgeII829 m
Charlcombe Grove FarmhouseII845 m
Charlcombe ManorII965 m
Kingswood SchoolII991 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lansdown Cemetery, Entrance Gates, Piers and Walls listed?
Yes. Lansdown Cemetery, Entrance Gates, Piers and Walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1394446, first listed on 11 August 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lansdown Cemetery, Entrance Gates, Piers and Walls?
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.