Grade II listed · West Suffolk

Bowl of Former Font, Situated in the Churchyard Immediately to the West of the Church

Bowl of Former Font, Situated in the Churchyard Immediately to the West of the Church is a Grade II listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 12 April 1984. It is one of 2,639 Grade II entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 71% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bowl of Former Font, Situated in the Churchyard Immediately to the West of the Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1031256
Date first listed	12 April 1984
Local planning authority	West Suffolk
Location	52.37142, 0.79009 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1031256

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Suffolk will require for your works on Bowl of Former Font, Situated in the Churchyard Immediately to the West of the Church, 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 Bowl of Former Font, Situated in the Churchyard Immediately to the West of the Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Genevieve	I	30 m
King Charles' Gate	II	184 m
Euston Hall	II*	244 m
Stables to Euston Hall	II*	312 m
The Temple	II*	383 m
Garden House and Adjoining Garden Wall and Gates	II	424 m
Blackbourne (Estate Office)	II	466 m
Watermill	II	477 m
Euston War Memorial	II	635 m
The Old Rectory	II	653 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bowl of Former Font, Situated in the Churchyard Immediately to the West of the Church listed?

Yes. Bowl of Former Font, Situated in the Churchyard Immediately to the West of the Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1031256, first listed on 12 April 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bowl of Former Font, Situated in the Churchyard Immediately to the West of the Church?

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