Grade II listed · Braintree

Garden Walls and Railings Running from Gate Pier to West of Entrance to the Old Rectory Along South Side of Rectory Road and Along East Side of Church Street to Brook

Garden Walls and Railings Running from Gate Pier to West of Entrance to the Old Rectory Along South Side of Rectory Road and Along East Side of Church Street to Brook is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 15 October 1984. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 57% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Garden Walls and Railings Running from Gate Pier to West of Entrance to the Old Rectory Along South Side of Rectory Road and Along East Side of Church Street to Brook
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1276588
Date first listed	15 October 1984
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	51.97839, 0.58520 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1276588

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Walls and Railings Running from Gate Pier to West of Entrance to the Old Rectory Along South Side of Rectory Road and Along East Side of Church Street to Brook

Name	Grade	Distance
37, Church Street	II	27 m
The Old Rectory	II*	32 m
34, 36 and 38, Church Street	II	35 m
33, Church Street	II	43 m
The White Horse Inn	II	43 m
40, Church Street	II	53 m
The Old Rectory, Carriage House Approximately 40 Metres North East of House	II	67 m
Greys Hall, Enclosing Forecourt Walls and Railings to Churchyard Face and Adjoining Wall	II	129 m
Church of St Peter	II*	129 m
Greys Hall	II*	139 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden Walls and Railings Running from Gate Pier to West of Entrance to the Old Rectory Along South Side of Rectory Road and Along East Side of Church Street to Brook listed?

Yes. Garden Walls and Railings Running from Gate Pier to West of Entrance to the Old Rectory Along South Side of Rectory Road and Along East Side of Church Street to Brook is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1276588, first listed on 15 October 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Garden Walls and Railings Running from Gate Pier to West of Entrance to the Old Rectory Along South Side of Rectory Road and Along East Side of Church Street to Brook?

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