Grade II* listed · West Suffolk

56, ABBEYGATE STREET (See details for further address information)

56, ABBEYGATE STREET (See details for further address information) is a Grade II* listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 7 August 1952. It is one of 170 Grade II* entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 1% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name56, ABBEYGATE STREET (See details for further address information)
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1141143
Date first listed7 August 1952
Local planning authorityWest Suffolk
Location52.24455, 0.71301 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1141143

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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 56, ABBEYGATE STREET (See details for further address information)

NameGradeDistance
55, Abbeygate StreetII10 m
Midland BankII17 m
57, ABBEYGATE STREET (See details for further address information)II17 m
58, Abbeygate StreetII*24 m
89, Whiting StreetII25 m
4 and 5, Whiting StreetII30 m
1, Abbeygate StreetII34 m
59, Abbeygate StreetII35 m
The Nutshell Public HouseII35 m
Barclays BankII36 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 56, ABBEYGATE STREET (See details for further address information) listed?
Yes. 56, ABBEYGATE STREET (See details for further address information) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1141143, 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 56, ABBEYGATE STREET (See details for further address information)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Suffolk, 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.