The Downs Almshouses
The Downs Almshouses is a Grade II listed building in Babergh, first listed on 9 February 1978. It is one of 2,730 Grade II entries among 3,006 listed buildings in Babergh; 43% of Babergh’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Downs Almshouses |
| Grade | Grade II — special interest |
| List entry number | 1033541 |
| Date first listed | 9 February 1978 |
| Local planning authority | Babergh |
| Location | 51.98742, 0.89216 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1033541 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Babergh will require for your works on The Downs Almshouses, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 The Downs Almshouses
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Houses About 24 Yards North East of the Downs Almshouses | II | 34 m |
| The Downs Farmhouse | II* | 50 m |
| Garden Wall to Hill House | II | 80 m |
| Hill House | II | 98 m |
| The Cottage | II | 167 m |
| The Old Vicarage | II | 179 m |
| Wall to the North East of the Old Vicarage | II | 212 m |
| Old Reading Room | II | 214 m |
| St Mary'S Cottage | II | 216 m |
| War Memorial in the Churchyard of St Marys Church | II | 219 m |