Grade II listed · Colchester

Bottle Kiln at Marks Tey Brick and Tile Works

Bottle Kiln at Marks Tey Brick and Tile Works is a Grade II listed building in Colchester, first listed on 30 October 1975. It is one of 1,409 Grade II entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 37% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bottle Kiln at Marks Tey Brick and Tile Works
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1266780
Date first listed	30 October 1975
Local planning authority	Colchester
Location	51.88348, 0.77751 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1266780

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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 Bottle Kiln at Marks Tey Brick and Tile Works

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Andrew	I	337 m
The Old Rectory	II	373 m
172, London Road	II	775 m
Aldham Hall	II*	893 m
Wagon Lodge to North of Aldham Hall	II	955 m
Barn to North West of Marks Tey Hall	II	970 m
Marks Tey Hall South Barn	II*	981 m
Marks Tey Hall	II	1.0 km
Numbers 1, 2 and 3 Brick Cottages	II	1.1 km
Mott'S Cottage	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Bottle Kiln at Marks Tey Brick and Tile Works listed?

Yes. Bottle Kiln at Marks Tey Brick and Tile Works is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1266780, first listed on 30 October 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bottle Kiln at Marks Tey Brick and Tile Works?

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.