Grade II listed · Chelmsford

Cuton Lock, Including Lock Gates and Three Bollards to Each Tow Path, Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

Cuton Lock, Including Lock Gates and Three Bollards to Each Tow Path, Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation is a Grade II listed building in Chelmsford, first listed on 13 July 1988. It is one of 948 Grade II entries among 1,010 listed buildings in Chelmsford; 89% of Chelmsford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCuton Lock, Including Lock Gates and Three Bollards to Each Tow Path, Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1237556
Date first listed13 July 1988
Local planning authorityChelmsford
Location51.73930, 0.52287 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1237556

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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 Cuton Lock, Including Lock Gates and Three Bollards to Each Tow Path, Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation

NameGradeDistance
Brook HouseII607 m
Laburnham CottageII663 m
Cuton HallII883 m
Hammonds FarmhouseII884 m
Stonhams Lock, Including Lock Gates and Bollards, Chelmer and Blackwater NavigationII1.1 km
Cottages at Dairy FarmII1.1 km
Pease HallII1.1 km
Phillow'S FarmhouseII1.2 km
Sheepcotes CottagesII1.2 km
Dairy Farm CottagesII1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Cuton Lock, Including Lock Gates and Three Bollards to Each Tow Path, Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation listed?
Yes. Cuton Lock, Including Lock Gates and Three Bollards to Each Tow Path, Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1237556, first listed on 13 July 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Cuton Lock, Including Lock Gates and Three Bollards to Each Tow Path, Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Chelmsford, 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.