Grade I listed · West Suffolk

Precinct Wall to North of the Abbey Gate

Precinct Wall to North of the Abbey Gate 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.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Precinct Wall to North of the Abbey Gate
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1375546
Date first listed	7 August 1952
Local planning authority	West Suffolk
Location	52.24513, 0.71627 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1375546

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Suffolk will require for your works on Precinct Wall to North of the Abbey Gate, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Precinct Wall to North of the Abbey Gate

Name	Grade	Distance
Sworders	II	22 m
Abbey Gate and Gatehouse	I	27 m
Crescent House (Number 28)	II	30 m
The Pillar of Salt Road Sign	II	30 m
Precinct Wall to South of the Abbey Gate	I	46 m
6, Angel Hill	II*	47 m
Scandinavia House	II	47 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	49 m
31 and 32, Abbeygate Street	II*	55 m
The One Bull Public House	II	57 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Precinct Wall to North of the Abbey Gate listed?

Yes. Precinct Wall to North of the Abbey Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1375546, first listed on 7 August 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Precinct Wall to North of the Abbey Gate?

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