Grade I listed · West Suffolk

Precinct Wall on South to East of Shire Hall (Shire Hall Not Included)

Precinct Wall on South to East of Shire Hall (Shire Hall Not Included) 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
FieldValue
NamePrecinct Wall on South to East of Shire Hall (Shire Hall Not Included)
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1375549
Date first listed7 August 1952
Local planning authorityWest Suffolk
Location52.24267, 0.72061 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1375549

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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 on South to East of Shire Hall (Shire Hall Not Included)

NameGradeDistance
St Margarets HouseII*42 m
A11, Monument 349II59 m
A11, Monuments 379, 380, 381, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 388, 389, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 398, 399, 400, 301, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 408, 409, 410, 411II67 m
A11, Monument 44II72 m
A11, Monument 19II74 m
A11, Monuments 33 and 34II74 m
Old Shire Hall and Magistrates CourtII75 m
A11, Monument 310II79 m
A11, Monument 190II80 m
A11, Monument 172II81 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Precinct Wall on South to East of Shire Hall (Shire Hall Not Included) listed?
Yes. Precinct Wall on South to East of Shire Hall (Shire Hall Not Included) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1375549, 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 on South to East of Shire Hall (Shire Hall Not Included)?
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.