Grade II listed · Braintree

Gestingthorpe Hall Outbuilding Approximately 20 Metres North West of Hall

Gestingthorpe Hall Outbuilding Approximately 20 Metres North West of Hall is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 19 July 1984. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 51% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gestingthorpe Hall Outbuilding Approximately 20 Metres North West of Hall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1337987
Date first listed	19 July 1984
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	52.01689, 0.63671 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1337987

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on Gestingthorpe Hall Outbuilding Approximately 20 Metres North West of Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Gestingthorpe Hall Outbuilding Approximately 20 Metres North West of Hall

Name	Grade	Distance
Gestingthorpe Hall	II*	17 m
Gestingthorpe Hall Dovecote Approximately 100 Metes South East of Hall	II	134 m
Foundry House	II	172 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk by Village Hall	II	174 m
Ashley Cottage	II	181 m
Church Cottages	II	206 m
The Rectory	II	217 m
Church of St Mary the Virgin	I	218 m
Church Farmhouse	II	221 m
Church of St Mary the Virgin Headstone Approximately 10 Metres East of East Window and North of Item 4/77	II	234 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gestingthorpe Hall Outbuilding Approximately 20 Metres North West of Hall listed?

Yes. Gestingthorpe Hall Outbuilding Approximately 20 Metres North West of Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1337987, first listed on 19 July 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gestingthorpe Hall Outbuilding Approximately 20 Metres North West of 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.