Grade II listed · Braintree

Iron Railings Enclosing Front Garden of Blake House Farmhouse

Iron Railings Enclosing Front Garden of Blake House Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Braintree, first listed on 2 January 1985. It is one of 2,929 Grade II entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 65% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameIron Railings Enclosing Front Garden of Blake House Farmhouse
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1338121
Date first listed2 January 1985
Local planning authorityBraintree
Location51.88208, 0.47108 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1338121

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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 Iron Railings Enclosing Front Garden of Blake House Farmhouse

NameGradeDistance
Blake House FarmhouseII15 m
Farm Outbuilding Range Approximately 15 Metres South of Blake House FarmhouseII43 m
Barn Approximately 60 Metres South East of Blake House FarmhouseII67 m
Farm Outbuilding Range Approximately 20 Metres South West of Blake House Farmhouse and Adjoining the RoadII69 m
Cartlodge Approximately 100 Metres South East of Blake House FarmhouseII102 m
Onchor'S FarmhouseII1.2 km
Cartlodge Approximately 35 Metres South West of Parks' FarmhouseII1.5 km
Barn Approximately 35 Metres West of Parks' FarmhouseII1.5 km
Park'S FarmhouseII1.6 km
Cottage on Opposite Side of Road and Approximately 70 Metres North West of Pound Farmhouse Pound FarmII1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Iron Railings Enclosing Front Garden of Blake House Farmhouse listed?
Yes. Iron Railings Enclosing Front Garden of Blake House Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1338121, first listed on 2 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Iron Railings Enclosing Front Garden of Blake House Farmhouse?
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.