Grade II* listed · East Suffolk

Roman Catholic Church of St. Edmund

Roman Catholic Church of St. Edmund is a Grade II* listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 5 March 1998. It is one of 237 Grade II* entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 96% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Roman Catholic Church of St. Edmund
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1376754
Date first listed	5 March 1998
Local planning authority	East Suffolk
Location	52.45506, 1.43813 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1376754

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Roman Catholic Church of St. Edmund

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall on South West Side of St Edmund'S Churchyard	II	21 m
Presbytery to Roman Catholic Church of St Edmund	II	28 m
Wall on South Side of Churchyard of St Mary'S Church	II	35 m
20 and 22, St Mary'S Street	II	36 m
14-18, St Mary'S Street	II	44 m
Church of St Mary (Including Ruins of Benedictine Convent)	I	54 m
12, St Mary'S Street	II	55 m
42-46, St Mary'S Street	II	60 m
The Vicarage	II	63 m
The Fleece Hotel	II	69 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of St. Edmund listed?

Yes. Roman Catholic Church of St. Edmund is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1376754, first listed on 5 March 1998. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Roman Catholic Church of St. Edmund?

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