Grade II listed · Maldon

The School and Clock Tower

The School and Clock Tower is a Grade II listed building in Maldon, first listed on 25 October 1973. It is one of 968 Grade II entries among 1,035 listed buildings in Maldon; 27% of Maldon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The School and Clock Tower
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1123780
Date first listed	25 October 1973
Local planning authority	Maldon
Location	51.62594, 0.81542 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1123780

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 The School and Clock Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
1, the Quay	II	18 m
The Cabin Dairy	II	78 m
Burnham-on-Crouch War Memorial	II	104 m
14 and 16, High Street	II	107 m
The Star Hotel	II	168 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	176 m
8-12, Chapel Road	II	184 m
14-20, Chapel Road	II	192 m
Moorings and Quayside	II	207 m
22-28, Chapel Road	II	211 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The School and Clock Tower listed?

Yes. The School and Clock Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1123780, first listed on 25 October 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The School and Clock Tower?

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