Grade I listed · Babergh

Kentwell Hall Including Detached Building to the West, Brick Revetment of Moat and 2 Bridges Over Moat

Kentwell Hall Including Detached Building to the West, Brick Revetment of Moat and 2 Bridges Over Moat is a Grade I listed building in Babergh, first listed on 10 January 1953. It is one of 89 Grade I entries among 3,006 listed buildings in Babergh; 4% of Babergh’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Kentwell Hall Including Detached Building to the West, Brick Revetment of Moat and 2 Bridges Over Moat
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1183113
Date first listed	10 January 1953
Local planning authority	Babergh
Location	52.09847, 0.71894 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1183113

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Kentwell Hall Including Detached Building to the West, Brick Revetment of Moat and 2 Bridges Over Moat

Name	Grade	Distance
Dovecote to the South West of Kentwell Hall	II*	68 m
40, High Street	II	747 m
The Dower House	II	753 m
37, High Street	II	754 m
42, High Street	II	785 m
High Street Farmhouse	II	815 m
Thatched Cottage	II	838 m
Bridge Street Farmhouse	II*	970 m
57-60, High Street	II	987 m
Hill House	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Kentwell Hall Including Detached Building to the West, Brick Revetment of Moat and 2 Bridges Over Moat listed?

Yes. Kentwell Hall Including Detached Building to the West, Brick Revetment of Moat and 2 Bridges Over Moat is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1183113, first listed on 10 January 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Kentwell Hall Including Detached Building to the West, Brick Revetment of Moat and 2 Bridges Over Moat?

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.