Layer Marney Tower
Layer Marney Tower is a Grade I listed building in Colchester, first listed on 23 June 1952. It is one of 41 Grade I entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 7% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Layer Marney Tower |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1223988 |
| Date first listed | 23 June 1952 |
| Local planning authority | Colchester |
| Location | 51.82266, 0.79693 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1223988 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on Layer Marney Tower, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Layer Marney Tower
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary the Virgin | I | 68 m |
| Wick Farmhouse | II* | 233 m |
| Layer Marney House | II | 440 m |
| White Weatherboarded Stable Block at Layer Marney House | II | 463 m |
| White Lodge | II | 547 m |
| Almonds | II | 699 m |
| Parkgate Farmhouse | II | 780 m |
| Dukes Farmhouse | II* | 813 m |
| Oak Cottage | II | 957 m |
| Thorrington'S Farmhouse | II | 1.0 km |