Grade II listed · Colchester

Roman Wall 65 Yards North North West of the Castle

Roman Wall 65 Yards North North West of the Castle is a Grade II listed building in Colchester, first listed on 2 December 1971. It is one of 1,409 Grade II entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 22% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Roman Wall 65 Yards North North West of the Castle
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1123675
Date first listed	2 December 1971
Local planning authority	Colchester
Location	51.89123, 0.90238 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1123675

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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 Roman Wall 65 Yards North North West of the Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
Summerhouse Circa 30 Yards North of the Castle	II	19 m
14 and 15, Maidenburgh Street	II	33 m
16-18, Maidenburgh Street	II	45 m
St Helen'S Chapel	II	51 m
The Sun Inn	II	52 m
19-22, Maidenburgh Street	II	61 m
23 and 23a, Maidenburgh Street	II	73 m
The Castle Keep (Including Excavated Remains of Forebuilding in Moat)	I	81 m
Roman Pavement 130 Yards North of the Castle	II	85 m
24-26, Maidenburgh Street	II	91 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Wall 65 Yards North North West of the Castle listed?

Yes. Roman Wall 65 Yards North North West of the Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1123675, first listed on 2 December 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Roman Wall 65 Yards North North West of the Castle?

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