Grade II listed · Mid Suffolk

Folly Tower About 300 Metres South South East of Yaxley Hall

Folly Tower About 300 Metres South South East of Yaxley Hall is a Grade II listed building in Mid Suffolk, first listed on 14 June 1987. It is one of 3,188 Grade II entries among 3,464 listed buildings in Mid Suffolk; 42% of Mid Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Folly Tower About 300 Metres South South East of Yaxley Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1033117
Date first listed	14 June 1987
Local planning authority	Mid Suffolk
Location	52.31652, 1.11685 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1033117

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Mid Suffolk will require for your works on Folly Tower About 300 Metres South South East of Yaxley Hall, 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 Folly Tower About 300 Metres South South East of Yaxley Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Yaxley Hall	II*	315 m
The Laurels	II	562 m
Valley Farm House	II	700 m
Church of St Mary	I	752 m
Lyon House	II	786 m
Yaxley War Memorial	II	786 m
Sewell House	II	793 m
71, Ipswich Road	II	803 m
School House	II	817 m
Wellhead About 25 Metres North of Sewell House	II	818 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Folly Tower About 300 Metres South South East of Yaxley Hall listed?

Yes. Folly Tower About 300 Metres South South East of Yaxley Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1033117, first listed on 14 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Folly Tower About 300 Metres South South East of Yaxley Hall?

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