Grade I listed · West Suffolk

North Wall of Great Court of the Abbey

North Wall of Great Court of the Abbey 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	North Wall of Great Court of the Abbey
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1375553
Date first listed	7 August 1952
Local planning authority	West Suffolk
Location	52.24553, 0.71698 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1375553

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Suffolk will require for your works on North Wall of Great Court of the Abbey, 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 North Wall of Great Court of the Abbey

Name	Grade	Distance
24, Angel Hill	II	16 m
Richard Green and Partners	II	17 m
22, 22a, 23 and 23a, Angel Hill	II	17 m
The One Bull Public House	II	21 m
19, 19a and 21, Angel Hill	II	31 m
Garden House	II	34 m
17, Angel Hill	II	48 m
18, ANGEL HILL (See details for further address information)	II	52 m
16, Angel Hill	II	52 m
Number 15 and Attached Railings	II	53 m

Frequently asked questions

Is North Wall of Great Court of the Abbey listed?

Yes. North Wall of Great Court of the Abbey is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1375553, 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 North Wall of Great Court of the Abbey?

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.