Grade II listed · Colchester

Timber Framed Barn at Gulsons

Timber Framed Barn at Gulsons 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	Timber Framed Barn at Gulsons
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1274082
Date first listed	27 January 1982
Local planning authority	Colchester
Location	51.96507, 0.90608 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1274082

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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 Timber Framed Barn at Gulsons

Name	Grade	Distance
Gulsons	II	4 m
Boxted House	II	375 m
Church of St Peter	I	379 m
St Peters the Elms	II	403 m
Boxted Vicarage	II	449 m
Wagon Lodge with Granary Over to North West of Boxted Hall	II	458 m
Wagon Lodge and Granary Extension to West of Wagon Lodge with Granary Over, North West of Boxted Hall	II	465 m
Barn to North West of Boxted Hall	II	478 m
Parsonage Farmhouse	II	484 m
Timberframed Building to North North East of Boxted Hall	II	524 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Timber Framed Barn at Gulsons listed?

Yes. Timber Framed Barn at Gulsons is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1274082, 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 Timber Framed Barn at Gulsons?

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.