Grade II listed · East Suffolk

St Edmund's Almshouse, entrance piers and flanking walls

St Edmund's Almshouse, entrance piers and flanking walls is a Grade II listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 4 March 2021. It is one of 3,254 Grade II entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 99% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Edmund's Almshouse, entrance piers and flanking walls
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1473080
Date first listed	4 March 2021
Local planning authority	East Suffolk
Location	52.45725, 1.43196 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1473080

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 St Edmund's Almshouse, entrance piers and flanking walls

Name	Grade	Distance
Waveney Cottage	II	54 m
Wall Garden, Conservatory, and Gazebo North West of Number 56	II	73 m
Ancilliary Building to West of Number 56	II	121 m
Wing Adjoining West of Number 56 (The Hollies)	II	126 m
Waveney House	II	143 m
St Mary'S School	II	161 m
Wall of Garden East of Number 56	II	170 m
48, Earsham Street	II	179 m
69 and 71, Earsham Street	II	183 m
61, 65 and 67, Earsham Street	II	184 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Edmund's Almshouse, entrance piers and flanking walls listed?

Yes. St Edmund's Almshouse, entrance piers and flanking walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1473080, first listed on 4 March 2021. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St Edmund's Almshouse, entrance piers and flanking walls?

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.