Grade II listed · Babergh

Group of 2 Stone Benches to West of Portico of Nelson House, Royal Hospital School

Group of 2 Stone Benches to West of Portico of Nelson House, Royal Hospital School is a Grade II listed building in Babergh, first listed on 23 February 1989. It is one of 2,730 Grade II entries among 3,006 listed buildings in Babergh; 90% of Babergh’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGroup of 2 Stone Benches to West of Portico of Nelson House, Royal Hospital School
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1036875
Date first listed23 February 1989
Local planning authorityBabergh
Location51.97254, 1.15621 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1036875

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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 Group of 2 Stone Benches to West of Portico of Nelson House, Royal Hospital School

NameGradeDistance
Nelson House, Royal Hospital SchoolII14 m
HoodII67 m
HawkeII74 m
East House, Royal Hospital SchoolII110 m
AnsonII128 m
Infirmary at Royal Hospital SchoolII156 m
Group of 4 Benches Situated 2 to North and South Faces of the Chapel of Royal Hospital SchoolII168 m
Chapel of the Royal Hospital SchoolII*170 m
CornwallisII185 m
CollingwoodII187 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Group of 2 Stone Benches to West of Portico of Nelson House, Royal Hospital School listed?
Yes. Group of 2 Stone Benches to West of Portico of Nelson House, Royal Hospital School is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1036875, first listed on 23 February 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Group of 2 Stone Benches to West of Portico of Nelson House, Royal Hospital School?
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.