Grey Friars
Grey Friars is a Grade II* listed building in Colchester, first listed on 24 February 1950. It is one of 104 Grade II* entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 1% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Grey Friars |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1123611 |
| Date first listed | 24 February 1950 |
| Local planning authority | Colchester |
| Location | 51.89006, 0.90586 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1123611 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on Grey Friars, 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 Grey Friars
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| K6 Telephone Kiosk | II | 18 m |
| Hillcrest | II | 23 m |
| Winsley House | II | 34 m |
| All Saints House | II | 35 m |
| East Hill House | I | 36 m |
| The Minories | II* | 61 m |
| East Lodge Gate House | I | 61 m |
| 73a and 73b, High Street | II | 63 m |
| Wall to East of East Hill House with Drinking Fountain | II | 68 m |
| Wall to All Saints House | II | 69 m |