Grade II listed · Breckland

Temple of Mercury 155 Metres East South East of Lynford Hall

Temple of Mercury 155 Metres East South East of Lynford Hall is a Grade II listed building in Breckland, first listed on 26 August 1977. It is one of 1,380 Grade II entries among 1,594 listed buildings in Breckland; 41% of Breckland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTemple of Mercury 155 Metres East South East of Lynford Hall
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1342615
Date first listed26 August 1977
Local planning authorityBreckland
Location52.51371, 0.68185 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1342615

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Breckland will require for your works on Temple of Mercury 155 Metres East South East of Lynford Hall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Temple of Mercury 155 Metres East South East of Lynford Hall listed?
Yes. Temple of Mercury 155 Metres East South East of Lynford Hall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1342615, first listed on 26 August 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Temple of Mercury 155 Metres East South East of Lynford Hall?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Breckland, 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.