Grade II listed · Colchester

Former Infirmary Stables, Royal Artillery Barracks (also known as Le Cateau Barracks)

Former Infirmary Stables, Royal Artillery Barracks (also known as Le Cateau Barracks) is a Grade II listed building in Colchester, first listed on 19 June 2024. It is one of 1,409 Grade II entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 100% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Infirmary Stables, Royal Artillery Barracks (also known as Le Cateau Barracks)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1487375
Date first listed	19 June 2024
Local planning authority	Colchester
Location	51.88516, 0.89593 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1487375

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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 Former Infirmary Stables, Royal Artillery Barracks (also known as Le Cateau Barracks)

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Officers' Quarters, Royal Artillery Barracks (also known as Le Cateau Barracks)	II	163 m
Barrack Block B, Royal Artillery Barracks (also known as Le Cateau Barracks)	II	205 m
Barrack block A, Royal Artillery Barracks (also known as Le Cateau Barracks)	II	211 m
Headgate Congregational Church	II	224 m
St John'S Green Primary School	II	234 m
Bull Hotel	II	266 m
The Grosvenor Hotel	II	268 m
Former Sergeant's Mess, Royal Artillery Barracks (also known as Le Cateau Barracks)	II	272 m
20 and 22, Crouch Street	II*	284 m
Abbeygate House	II	295 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Infirmary Stables, Royal Artillery Barracks (also known as Le Cateau Barracks) listed?

Yes. Former Infirmary Stables, Royal Artillery Barracks (also known as Le Cateau Barracks) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1487375, first listed on 19 June 2024. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Infirmary Stables, Royal Artillery Barracks (also known as Le Cateau Barracks)?

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