Grade II* listed · Tendring

St Osyth's Priory boundary walls

St Osyth's Priory boundary walls is a Grade II* listed building in Tendring, first listed on 21 February 1950. It is one of 45 Grade II* entries among 967 listed buildings in Tendring; 0% of Tendring’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Osyth's Priory boundary walls
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1337160
Date first listed	21 February 1950
Local planning authority	Tendring
Location	51.79919, 1.07540 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1337160

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 St Osyth's Priory boundary walls

Name	Grade	Distance
St Osyth's Priory: Garden Walls located to the east and west of the Rose Garden, south of the Darcy Wall	II	29 m
St Osyth's Priory, Gatehouse and East and West flanking Ranges	I	33 m
St Osyth's Priory Urn and Pedestal in courtyard approximately 50 metres north of Gatehouse	II	72 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk to South of St Osyth'S Priory	II	76 m
St Osyth's Priory ruined east ranges of the Darcy House including the Tower and Chapel	I	79 m
St Osyth's Priory, Tithe Barn adjoining the west range of Gatehouse	II*	84 m
St Osyth's Priory ornamental steps flanked by urns in courtyard approximately 100 meters north of gatehouse	II	91 m
St Osyth's Priory: The Abbot's Lodging and South Wing, the Darcy Clock Tower and C18 House (formerly listed as the Convalescent Home).	I	94 m
St Osyth's Priory Stable Block adjacent to north west of barn	II	102 m
St Osyth's Priory Drying House	II	103 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Osyth's Priory boundary walls listed?

Yes. St Osyth's Priory boundary walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1337160, first listed on 21 February 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St Osyth's Priory boundary walls?

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