Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Rock Gate, (Or Chinese Gateway) with Retaining Wall

Rock Gate, (Or Chinese Gateway) with Retaining Wall is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 13 July 1981. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 64% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rock Gate, (Or Chinese Gateway) with Retaining Wall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1394609
Date first listed	13 July 1981
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.36977, -2.34581 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1394609

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bath and North East Somerset will require for your works on Rock Gate, (Or Chinese Gateway) with Retaining Wall, 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 Rock Gate, (Or Chinese Gateway) with Retaining Wall

Name	Grade	Distance
Middle Hill Or Rock Lodge Adjacent to Rc Cemetery	II	40 m
Icehouse in Grounds of Prior Park	II	48 m
Allen'S Cottage	II	130 m
The Dell	II	130 m
Roan Cross in Perrymead Cemetery	II	135 m
Palladian Bridge in Grounds of Prior Park	I	151 m
Strawberry Gardens	II	152 m
Roman Catholic Cemetery Chapel, Perrymead Cemetery	II	161 m
Evans Memorial in Perrymead Cemetery	II	163 m
Fishpond Cottage	II	163 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rock Gate, (Or Chinese Gateway) with Retaining Wall listed?

Yes. Rock Gate, (Or Chinese Gateway) with Retaining Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1394609, first listed on 13 July 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rock Gate, (Or Chinese Gateway) with Retaining Wall?

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.