Grade II listed · Breckland

Lodge to Merton Hall Gardens

Lodge to Merton Hall Gardens is a Grade II listed building in Breckland, first listed on 31 August 1983. It is one of 1,380 Grade II entries among 1,594 listed buildings in Breckland; 47% of Breckland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lodge to Merton Hall Gardens
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1076832
Date first listed	31 August 1983
Local planning authority	Breckland
Location	52.54851, 0.82020 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1076832

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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 Lodge to Merton Hall Gardens

Name	Grade	Distance
Outbuilding 5 Yards North of Lodge to Merton Hall Gardens	II	11 m
Merton Hall Garden Wall	II	81 m
The Lodge	II	103 m
The Garden House	II	167 m
Church of St. Peter	I	259 m
Merton Hall Brewery	II	523 m
Merton Hall Gatehouse	II*	525 m
Merton Hall	II	530 m
Merton Hall Stables	II	547 m
Cottage 110 Yards North-East of Hassocks	II	718 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lodge to Merton Hall Gardens listed?

Yes. Lodge to Merton Hall Gardens is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1076832, first listed on 31 August 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lodge to Merton Hall Gardens?

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.