Grade II* listed · Braintree

The Gun House

The Gun House is a Grade II* listed building in Braintree, first listed on 7 August 1952. It is one of 185 Grade II* entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 4% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Gun House
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1122308
Date first listed	7 August 1952
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	52.04223, 0.44757 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1122308

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on The Gun House, 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 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 Gun House

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument to Johanah Swan Approximately 5 Metres South of the Chancel of the Parish Church	II	46 m
Victoria Cottage	II	48 m
Retaining Wall on North Side of Churchyard	II	49 m
Telephone Kiosk	II	56 m
Steeple Bumpstead War Memorial	II	58 m
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin	I	60 m
The Red Lion Public House	II	60 m
The Fox and Hounds Public House	II	63 m
The Moot Hall	II*	65 m
The Manor House the Post Office	II	73 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gun House listed?

Yes. The Gun House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1122308, first listed on 7 August 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Gun House?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Braintree, 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.