Grade II listed · West Suffolk

Gibraltar Barracks Walls and Gates

Gibraltar Barracks Walls and Gates is a Grade II listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 14 September 1992. It is one of 2,639 Grade II entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 89% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gibraltar Barracks Walls and Gates
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1244844
Date first listed	14 September 1992
Local planning authority	West Suffolk
Location	52.24801, 0.69799 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1244844

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Suffolk will require for your works on Gibraltar Barracks Walls and Gates, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Gibraltar Barracks Walls and Gates

Name	Grade	Distance
Gibraltar Barracks the Keep	II	21 m
Base of Medieval Cross	II	144 m
52, Westley Road	II	347 m
Cemetery Chapel	II	495 m
Cemetery Lodge	II	507 m
Kings Road Cemetery Francis Eagle Monument	II	547 m
Royston House (Number 81) and No 82	II	660 m
83, Risbygate Street	II	676 m
Demeter House	II	680 m
24, 25 and 26, Risbygate Street	II	684 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gibraltar Barracks Walls and Gates listed?

Yes. Gibraltar Barracks Walls and Gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1244844, first listed on 14 September 1992. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gibraltar Barracks Walls and Gates?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Suffolk, 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.