Grade I listed · East Suffolk

Detached Tower of Church of St Michael

Detached Tower of Church of St Michael is a Grade I listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 16 March 1948. It is one of 112 Grade I entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 0% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDetached Tower of Church of St Michael
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1298972
Date first listed16 March 1948
Local planning authorityEast Suffolk
Location52.45833, 1.56251 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1298972

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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 Detached Tower of Church of St Michael

NameGradeDistance
Town HallII21 m
Tower HouseII24 m
4, the WalkII29 m
5, the WalkII33 m
3, the WalkII33 m
Swan HouseII34 m
12, NewmarketII35 m
37, NewmarketII38 m
6, the WalkII40 m
14, NewmarketII41 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Detached Tower of Church of St Michael listed?
Yes. Detached Tower of Church of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1298972, first listed on 16 March 1948. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Detached Tower of Church of St Michael?
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.