Grade I listed · West Suffolk

Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel

Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel 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	Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1375556
Date first listed	7 August 1952
Local planning authority	West Suffolk
Location	52.24306, 0.71800 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1375556

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Suffolk will require for your works on Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel, 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 Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel

Name	Grade	Distance
A8, Monument 149	II	17 m
A8, Monuments 177 and 177a	II	19 m
A8, Monument 141	II	22 m
A8, Monuments 153, 161a, 162 and 176	II	23 m
A5, Monument 348	II	25 m
A8, Monuments 104, 116 and 122	II	26 m
A5, Monuments 159, 159a, 161, 292, 294, 295, 319, 320	II	27 m
A7, Monument 7	II	29 m
A8, Monuments 123 and 124	II	29 m
A5, Monument 281	II	30 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel listed?

Yes. Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1375556, 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 Ruins of Chapel of the Charnel?

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.