Grade II listed · Braintree

Dovecote 100 Metres South East of Holfield Grange

Dovecote 100 Metres South East of Holfield Grange is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 6 September 1988. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 93% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameDovecote 100 Metres South East of Holfield Grange
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1337922
Date first listed6 September 1988
Local planning authorityBraintree
Location51.87798, 0.66041 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1337922

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Dovecote 100 Metres South East of Holfield Grange

NameGradeDistance
Retaining Wall of Ha Ha Along the Boundary Between the Garden of Holfield Grange and the Public Road to the South WestII153 m
73 and 74, Stock StreetII709 m
75 and 76, Stock StreetII711 m
Barn 20 Metres North West of Stock Street FarmhouseII736 m
Stock Street FarmhouseII739 m
Vinyard CottageII807 m
Hovell'S FarmhouseII896 m
Gate House FarmhouseII1.0 km
Grigg'S FarmhouseII1.0 km
The Cart Lodge at HighfieldsII1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Dovecote 100 Metres South East of Holfield Grange listed?
Yes. Dovecote 100 Metres South East of Holfield Grange is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1337922, first listed on 6 September 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Dovecote 100 Metres South East of Holfield Grange?
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.