Grade I listed · East Suffolk

The Old Bell and Steelyard Inn

The Old Bell and Steelyard Inn is a Grade I listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 25 January 1951. It is one of 112 Grade I entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 4% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old Bell and Steelyard Inn
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1031046
Date first listed	25 January 1951
Local planning authority	East Suffolk
Location	52.09399, 1.31549 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1031046

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Old Bell and Steelyard Inn

Name	Grade	Distance
105,107, New Street	II	16 m
Roycroft	II	28 m
60, New Street	II	38 m
72,74, New Street	II	42 m
56,58, New Street	II	45 m
The Bridewell	II*	47 m
76, New Street	II	48 m
52,54, New Street	II	54 m
Lynchester House	II	58 m
The Bull Hotel	II	66 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Bell and Steelyard Inn listed?

Yes. The Old Bell and Steelyard Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1031046, first listed on 25 January 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old Bell and Steelyard Inn?

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