Grade II listed · Colchester

House, now part of Wilkins & Sons Jam factory and adjacent wall

House, now part of Wilkins & Sons Jam factory and adjacent wall is a Grade II listed building in Colchester, first listed on 27 January 1982. It is one of 1,409 Grade II entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 39% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameHouse, now part of Wilkins & Sons Jam factory and adjacent wall
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1224938
Date first listed27 January 1982
Local planning authorityColchester
Location51.80688, 0.75489 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1224938

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on House, now part of Wilkins & Sons Jam factory and adjacent wall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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 House, now part of Wilkins & Sons Jam factory and adjacent wall

NameGradeDistance
The Anchor Public HouseII434 m
Tiptree VillaII520 m
ChapelII553 m
Brook HallII591 m
Church of St LukeII616 m
43, Station RoadII751 m
MilldeneII1.1 km
Oak CottageII1.1 km
WindmillII1.2 km
Myrtle CottageII1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is House, now part of Wilkins & Sons Jam factory and adjacent wall listed?
Yes. House, now part of Wilkins & Sons Jam factory and adjacent wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1224938, first listed on 27 January 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to House, now part of Wilkins & Sons Jam factory and adjacent wall?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Colchester, 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.