Abbey Gate and Gatehouse
Abbey Gate and Gatehouse is a Grade I listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 7 August 1952. It is one of 102 Grade I entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 1% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Abbey Gate and Gatehouse |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1375545 |
| Date first listed | 7 August 1952 |
| Local planning authority | West Suffolk |
| Location | 52.24489, 0.71637 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1375545 |
Planning works on this listed building?
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What the grade means for works
Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.
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 Abbey Gate and Gatehouse
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Precinct Wall to South of the Abbey Gate | I | 19 m |
| Precinct Wall to North of the Abbey Gate | I | 27 m |
| The Pillar of Salt Road Sign | II | 33 m |
| Abbey House | II* | 44 m |
| Sworders | II | 49 m |
| 31 and 32, Abbeygate Street | II* | 54 m |
| Scandinavia House | II | 55 m |
| 4, Angel Hill | II | 55 m |
| Crescent House (Number 28) | II | 57 m |
| 6, Angel Hill | II* | 58 m |