Layer Breton Hall
Layer Breton Hall is a Grade II* listed building in Colchester, first listed on 27 January 1982. It is one of 104 Grade II* entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 39% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Layer Breton Hall |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1267120 |
| Date first listed | 27 January 1982 |
| Local planning authority | Colchester |
| Location | 51.81883, 0.82592 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1267120 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on Layer Breton Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
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 Layer Breton Hall
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shalom Hall | II | 734 m |
| Breton Hall Whitehouse Farmhouse | II | 831 m |
| Hob Stevens Cottage | II | 941 m |
| Number 1 and Old Post Office Cottage | II | 1.3 km |
| Layer Breton Lodge | II | 1.3 km |
| Numbers 1 and 2 Brick Cottages | II | 1.3 km |
| Manor Cottage | II | 1.4 km |
| Manor House | II | 1.4 km |
| Saberosa | II | 1.5 km |
| Bushes Cottage | II | 1.5 km |