Grade I listed · West Suffolk

Chapel to Clare Priory

Chapel to Clare Priory is a Grade I listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 19 December 1961. It is one of 102 Grade I entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 17% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChapel to Clare Priory
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1285828
Date first listed19 December 1961
Local planning authorityWest Suffolk
Location52.07508, 0.58135 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1285828

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Chapel to Clare Priory

NameGradeDistance
Clare PrioryI54 m
Clare Priory FarmhouseII76 m
Goods Shed at Clare Railway StationII169 m
White HouseII184 m
Nethergate HotelI186 m
Medina HouseII195 m
Clarence HouseII195 m
RochfordII200 m
Clare CastleII*204 m
2, Nethergate StreetII214 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapel to Clare Priory listed?
Yes. Chapel to Clare Priory is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1285828, first listed on 19 December 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Chapel to Clare Priory?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West 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.