Grade II listed · West Suffolk

Pigeon Cote at Great Thurlow Hall

Pigeon Cote at Great Thurlow Hall is a Grade II listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 19 December 1961. It is one of 2,639 Grade II entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 17% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pigeon Cote at Great Thurlow Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1031681
Date first listed	19 December 1961
Local planning authority	West Suffolk
Location	52.12583, 0.45619 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1031681

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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 Pigeon Cote at Great Thurlow Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Barn at Great Thurlow Hall	II	95 m
Farm Cottages (Estate Nos)	II	135 m
Great Thurlow Hall	II*	138 m
Church of All Saints	II*	151 m
Church Farm Cottages	II	154 m
Barns to Church Farm	II	192 m
The Rectory	II	193 m
Wall to Great Thurlow Hall	II	225 m
Bridge Cottage	II	247 m
Bridge	II	280 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pigeon Cote at Great Thurlow Hall listed?

Yes. Pigeon Cote at Great Thurlow Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1031681, first listed on 19 December 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pigeon Cote at Great Thurlow Hall?

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.