Grade I listed · East Cambridgeshire

Anglesey Abbey

Anglesey Abbey is a Grade I listed building in East Cambridgeshire, first listed on 1 December 1951. It is one of 48 Grade I entries among 986 listed buildings in East Cambridgeshire; 5% of East Cambridgeshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAnglesey Abbey
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1331433
Date first listed1 December 1951
Local planning authorityEast Cambridgeshire
Location52.23725, 0.23953 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1331433

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 Anglesey Abbey

NameGradeDistance
Cistern with Horses Head, at Monks Garden, at Anglesey AbbeyII6 m
Sundial, at South Lawn, at Anglesey AbbeyII22 m
Coffin Lid at South Lawn, at Anglesey AbbeyII24 m
Figures of Male and Female Gardeners, in Courtyard, at Anglesey AbbeyII28 m
Tub and Figure of Apollo, at Monks Garden, at Anglesey AbbeyII29 m
Figure of Medici Venus, at Monks Garden, at Anglesey AbbeyII32 m
Pair of Terms, to Entry to Rose GardenII47 m
Pair of Figures of Apollo and Diana, at Rose Garden, at Anglesey AbbeyII51 m
Gateway at Rose Garden, at Anglesey AbbeyII57 m
Figure of Shepherdess, at Monks Garden, at Anglesey AbbeyII57 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Anglesey Abbey listed?
Yes. Anglesey Abbey is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1331433, first listed on 1 December 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Anglesey Abbey?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East Cambridgeshire, 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.