Grade II listed · Breckland

Foundations of Castle on Castle Mound

Foundations of Castle on Castle Mound is a Grade II listed building in Breckland, first listed on 30 May 1960. It is one of 1,380 Grade II entries among 1,594 listed buildings in Breckland; 17% of Breckland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Foundations of Castle on Castle Mound
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1304456
Date first listed	30 May 1960
Local planning authority	Breckland
Location	52.73712, 0.83686 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1304456

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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 Foundations of Castle on Castle Mound

Name	Grade	Distance
Burwood Hall	II	190 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	286 m
Hall Farmhouse	II	350 m
Cross in the Churchyard 10 Metres West of Tower of Church of St John the Baptist	II*	639 m
Church of St John the Baptist	I	657 m
Milestone, Mileham	II	664 m
Church Farmhouse	II	734 m
Park Farmhouse	II	776 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	2.5 km
Church of St Peter	II*	2.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Foundations of Castle on Castle Mound listed?

Yes. Foundations of Castle on Castle Mound is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1304456, first listed on 30 May 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Foundations of Castle on Castle Mound?

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