Grade I listed · East Suffolk

Butter Cross

Butter Cross is a Grade I listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 9 May 1949. It is one of 112 Grade I entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 1% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Butter Cross
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1275987
Date first listed	9 May 1949
Local planning authority	East Suffolk
Location	52.45592, 1.43733 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1275987

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Suffolk will require for your works on Butter Cross, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Butter Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
11a, Market Place	II	13 m
9 and 11, Market Place	II	14 m
13, Market Place	II	16 m
17 and 19, Market Place	II	16 m
21, Market Place	II	17 m
8, Market Place	II	20 m
Crowe	II	21 m
2 and 4, Cross Street	II	21 m
7, Market Place	II	23 m
1 and 3, Cross Street	II	26 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Butter Cross listed?

Yes. Butter Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1275987, first listed on 9 May 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Butter Cross?

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