Grade I listed · Breckland

Church of St Ethelbert

Church of St Ethelbert is a Grade I listed building in Breckland, first listed on 16 July 1958. It is one of 112 Grade I entries among 1,594 listed buildings in Breckland; 13% of Breckland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Ethelbert
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1076921
Date first listed	16 July 1958
Local planning authority	Breckland
Location	52.46961, 0.91695 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1076921

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Breckland will require for your works on Church of St Ethelbert, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of St Ethelbert

Name	Grade	Distance
Manor Farmhouse	II	524 m
Barn 30 Yards West of Manor Farmhouse	II	544 m
Barn 30 Yards South West of Manor Farmhouse	II	556 m
Fen Lane Farmhouse	II	561 m
South Farm Barn	II	620 m
Angel Public House	II	735 m
The Beeches	II	768 m
Shrubb Farm Cottages	II	937 m
Barker'S Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
Larlingford Farmhouse	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Ethelbert listed?

Yes. Church of St Ethelbert is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1076921, first listed on 16 July 1958. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Ethelbert?

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.