Grade II listed · East Suffolk

Remains of College at Mettingham Castle

Remains of College at Mettingham Castle is a Grade II listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 1 September 1953. It is one of 3,254 Grade II entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 14% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Remains of College at Mettingham Castle
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1352601
Date first listed	1 September 1953
Local planning authority	East Suffolk
Location	52.44479, 1.47144 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1352601

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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 Remains of College at Mettingham Castle

Name	Grade	Distance
Mettingham Castle Remains	II	113 m
Carlton House Farmhouse	II	644 m
Trinity Farmhouse	II	650 m
Church of St John the Baptist	II*	1.1 km
Vicarage Farmhouse	II	1.1 km
Manor Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Barn at Duke'S Farm	II	1.3 km
Duke'S Farmhouse	II	1.3 km
Mettingham Hall	II*	1.3 km
Church of All Saints	I	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Remains of College at Mettingham Castle listed?

Yes. Remains of College at Mettingham Castle is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1352601, first listed on 1 September 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Remains of College at Mettingham Castle?

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