Grade II listed · Tameside

Gatepiers, overthrows and railings at south-west and south entrances to Ashton-under-Lyne Memorial Gardens

Gatepiers, overthrows and railings at south-west and south entrances to Ashton-under-Lyne Memorial Gardens is a Grade II listed building in Tameside, first listed on 16 December 2016. It is one of 308 Grade II entries among 331 listed buildings in Tameside; 97% of Tameside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gatepiers, overthrows and railings at south-west and south entrances to Ashton-under-Lyne Memorial Gardens
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1439973
Date first listed	16 December 2016
Local planning authority	Tameside
Location	53.48857, -2.08865 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1439973

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tameside will require for your works on Gatepiers, overthrows and railings at south-west and south entrances to Ashton-under-Lyne Memorial Gardens, 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 Gatepiers, overthrows and railings at south-west and south entrances to Ashton-under-Lyne Memorial Gardens

Name	Grade	Distance
Ashton-under-Lyne and District War Memorial	II*	54 m
St Michael'S House	II	95 m
121, Stamford Street	II	119 m
John Leech Grave Headstone Adjacent to Porch of St Michael and All Angels' Church	II	119 m
Church of St Michael and All Angels	I	125 m
Albion Congregational Church	II*	145 m
Albion Warehouse	II*	185 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Market Hall	II	235 m
Market Hall	II	262 m
The Methodist Church	II	299 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatepiers, overthrows and railings at south-west and south entrances to Ashton-under-Lyne Memorial Gardens listed?

Yes. Gatepiers, overthrows and railings at south-west and south entrances to Ashton-under-Lyne Memorial Gardens is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1439973, first listed on 16 December 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gatepiers, overthrows and railings at south-west and south entrances to Ashton-under-Lyne Memorial Gardens?

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