The Ancient House
The Ancient House is a Grade II* listed building in Braintree, first listed on 21 June 1962. It is one of 185 Grade II* entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 11% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Ancient House |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1122307 |
| Date first listed | 21 June 1962 |
| Local planning authority | Braintree |
| Location | 52.04308, 0.44955 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1122307 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on The Ancient House, 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.
Listed buildings near The Ancient House
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portobello Cottage | II | 30 m |
| Portobello House | II | 45 m |
| Rose Cottage | II | 69 m |
| The Fox and Hounds Public House | II | 103 m |
| The Moot Hall | II* | 105 m |
| Steeple Bumpstead War Memorial | II | 118 m |
| The Red Lion Public House | II | 127 m |
| Victoria Cottage | II | 129 m |
| Telephone Kiosk | II | 152 m |
| The Manor House the Post Office | II | 152 m |