Grade II listed · Babergh

The Black Lion Inn

The Black Lion Inn 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.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Black Lion Inn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1036662
Date first listed	9 February 1978
Local planning authority	Babergh
Location	52.10204, 0.66694 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1036662

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Babergh will require for your works on The Black Lion Inn, 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 The Black Lion Inn

Name	Grade	Distance
Glemsford County Primary School	II	62 m
Coldhams House	II	212 m
17 and 19, Tye Green	II	218 m
Peverells	II*	222 m
31 and 33, Tye Green	II	224 m
The Little Cottage	II	244 m
Patches House	II	247 m
Clock House	II	354 m
8, 10, 12 and 14, Hunts Hill	II	355 m
6 and 8, Brook Street	II	359 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Lion Inn listed?

Yes. The Black Lion Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1036662, first listed on 9 February 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Black Lion Inn?

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