Grade II listed · Babergh

Former range of almshouses

Former range of almshouses is a Grade II listed building in Babergh, first listed on 9 February 1978. It is one of 2,730 Grade II entries among 3,006 listed buildings in Babergh; 43% of Babergh’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former range of almshouses
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1351870
Date first listed	9 February 1978
Local planning authority	Babergh
Location	52.14173, 0.73025 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1351870

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 Former range of almshouses

Name	Grade	Distance
Homeleigh	II	48 m
Court Cottage	II	55 m
Cromwell House	II	56 m
Parish Coalhouse	II	71 m
Village School	II	106 m
Shimpling House	II	131 m
Ashton House	II	157 m
Ramblers	II	159 m
8 and 9, Gents Lane	II	216 m
The Cottage	II	266 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former range of almshouses listed?

Yes. Former range of almshouses is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1351870, first listed on 9 February 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former range of almshouses?

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