Grade I listed · Ipswich

Pykenham'S Gateway and Brick Boundary Wall

Pykenham'S Gateway and Brick Boundary Wall is a Grade I listed building in Ipswich, first listed on 19 December 1951. It is one of 11 Grade I entries among 459 listed buildings in Ipswich; 0% of Ipswich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePykenham'S Gateway and Brick Boundary Wall
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1207459
Date first listed19 December 1951
Local planning authorityIpswich
Location52.05889, 1.15632 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1207459

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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 Pykenham'S Gateway and Brick Boundary Wall

NameGradeDistance
11, Northgate StreetII11 m
26 and 28, Northgate StreetII18 m
13, Northgate StreetII19 m
Ipswich and Suffolk County ClubII21 m
2 St Margaret's PlainII28 m
Halberd InnII29 m
Ipswich Public LibraryII33 m
9, Northgate StreetII39 m
16, Northgate StreetII40 m
Walls Immediately North West and North East of Ipswich and Suffolk County ClubII44 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pykenham'S Gateway and Brick Boundary Wall listed?
Yes. Pykenham'S Gateway and Brick Boundary Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1207459, first listed on 19 December 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Pykenham'S Gateway and Brick Boundary Wall?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Ipswich, 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.