Grade II* listed · South Norfolk

Remains of Claxton Castle

Remains of Claxton Castle is a Grade II* listed building in South Norfolk, first listed on 25 September 1951. It is one of 152 Grade II* entries among 2,962 listed buildings in South Norfolk; 6% of South Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRemains of Claxton Castle
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1050630
Date first listed25 September 1951
Local planning authoritySouth Norfolk
Location52.58164, 1.44579 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1050630

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Norfolk will require for your works on Remains of Claxton Castle, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Remains of Claxton Castle listed?
Yes. Remains of Claxton Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1050630, first listed on 25 September 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Remains of Claxton Castle?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Norfolk, 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.