Grade II listed · Colchester

Garden Wall at Little Priors House

Garden Wall at Little Priors House 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
Field	Value
Name	Garden Wall at Little Priors House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1266509
Date first listed	27 January 1982
Local planning authority	Colchester
Location	51.91936, 0.84442 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1266509

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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 Garden Wall at Little Priors House

Name	Grade	Distance
Little Prior'S House	II	11 m
High Trees Farmhouse	II*	220 m
Virginia Cottage	II	251 m
The Grays	II	268 m
The White Hart Public House	II	273 m
2, Colchester Road	II	287 m
Bures House	II	311 m
Alcrofts	II	405 m
Church of St Mary	I	487 m
Coachouse to North East of Hall	II	516 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Wall at Little Priors House listed?

Yes. Garden Wall at Little Priors House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1266509, 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 Garden Wall at Little Priors House?

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.