The Ancient House
The Ancient House is a Grade II* listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 25 October 1951. It is one of 237 Grade II* entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 7% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Ancient House |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1377194 |
| Date first listed | 25 October 1951 |
| Local planning authority | East Suffolk |
| Location | 52.27129, 1.45167 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1377194 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents East Suffolk will require for your works on The Ancient House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 The Ancient House
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Centre House Stuart House the Church House | II | 39 m |
| Corner Close Corner House | II | 39 m |
| Oak Cottage | II | 47 m |
| The Cafe Yew Tree Cottage | II | 58 m |
| Malt House Cottages | II | 63 m |
| Old Thatched House | II | 68 m |
| The Swan | II | 81 m |
| Peasenhall War Memorial | II | 95 m |
| Church of St Michael and All Angels | II* | 97 m |
| Langdale House | II | 97 m |