Grade II listed · Babergh

Pump at South West Corner of Town Hall

Pump at South West Corner of Town Hall is a Grade II listed building in Babergh, first listed on 22 May 1972. It is one of 2,730 Grade II entries among 3,006 listed buildings in Babergh; 37% of Babergh’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pump at South West Corner of Town Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1036753
Date first listed	22 May 1972
Local planning authority	Babergh
Location	52.04277, 0.95277 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1036753

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Babergh will require for your works on Pump at South West Corner of Town 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 Pump at South West Corner of Town Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Ram Inn	II	11 m
Town Hall	II	13 m
Wing to East of Ram Inn	II	18 m
Ancient Walls North and East Toppersfield Hall	II	18 m
Old Bakehouse in Grounds of Guildhall to Southwest	II	26 m
Sunday School and Meeting Hall (Formerly Congregational Day School)	II	38 m
Corn Exchange	II	42 m
Front Wall Adjoining and to West of the Guildhall	II	43 m
Guildhall	I	44 m
Congregational Church	II	54 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pump at South West Corner of Town Hall listed?

Yes. Pump at South West Corner of Town Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1036753, first listed on 22 May 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pump at South West Corner of Town Hall?

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.