Grade II listed · Braintree

Sham Castle/Folly 430 Metres South West of Belchamp Hall

Sham Castle/Folly 430 Metres South West of Belchamp Hall is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 22 August 1986. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 83% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSham Castle/Folly 430 Metres South West of Belchamp Hall
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1306466
Date first listed22 August 1986
Local planning authorityBraintree
Location52.03174, 0.65715 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1306466

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Sham Castle/Folly 430 Metres South West of Belchamp Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sham Castle/Folly 430 Metres South West of Belchamp Hall listed?
Yes. Sham Castle/Folly 430 Metres South West of Belchamp Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1306466, first listed on 22 August 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Sham Castle/Folly 430 Metres South West of Belchamp Hall?
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.