Grade II listed · Babergh

Markwells Farmhouse

Markwells Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Babergh, first listed on 30 October 1978. It is one of 2,730 Grade II entries among 3,006 listed buildings in Babergh; 64% of Babergh’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Markwells Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1180357
Date first listed	30 October 1978
Local planning authority	Babergh
Location	51.96670, 1.14867 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1180357

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Babergh will require for your works on Markwells Farmhouse, 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 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 Markwells Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Peter	II*	239 m
Stutton House	II	312 m
Quarnams	II	316 m
Stables and Carriage House Approximately 30 Metres West of Stutton House	II	351 m
Blake	II	499 m
Howe	II	525 m
Royal Hospital School	II	583 m
Drake	II	585 m
Raleigh House	II	591 m
Royal Hospital School	II	602 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Markwells Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Markwells Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1180357, first listed on 30 October 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Markwells Farmhouse?

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