Grade II listed · Breckland

Merton Hall Shellhouse 340 Metres West South West of Merton Hall

Merton Hall Shellhouse 340 Metres West South West of Merton Hall is a Grade II listed building in Breckland, first listed on 30 April 1986. It is one of 1,380 Grade II entries among 1,594 listed buildings in Breckland; 83% of Breckland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMerton Hall Shellhouse 340 Metres West South West of Merton Hall
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1076781
Date first listed30 April 1986
Local planning authorityBreckland
Location52.54308, 0.81305 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1076781

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Breckland will require for your works on Merton Hall Shellhouse 340 Metres West South West of Merton 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 Merton Hall Shellhouse 340 Metres West South West of Merton Hall

NameGradeDistance
Merton Hall StablesII238 m
Merton Hall GatehouseII*295 m
Merton HallII315 m
Merton Hall BreweryII337 m
Church of St. PeterI518 m
Tottington War MemorialII659 m
The LodgeII671 m
Merton Hall Garden WallII772 m
Lodge to Merton Hall GardensII773 m
Outbuilding 5 Yards North of Lodge to Merton Hall GardensII782 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Merton Hall Shellhouse 340 Metres West South West of Merton Hall listed?
Yes. Merton Hall Shellhouse 340 Metres West South West of Merton Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1076781, first listed on 30 April 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Merton Hall Shellhouse 340 Metres West South West of Merton Hall?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Breckland, 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.