Boundary Structure
PRECINCT WALL TO NORTH OF THE FORMER ABBEY OF ST EDMUND
A historic wall, gate or boundary marker.
This boundary structure is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade I listed building, it is considered to be of exceptional interest - only 2.5% of all listed buildings achieve this status. It has been protected for 74 years.
Post-War Conservation
Listed during a period of increased awareness of heritage conservation following wartime destruction of historic buildings.
Building Type
Boundary Structure
Listed Since
7 August 1952
List Entry
1375548
Nearby Development Sites
Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds
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45 homesnot-permissioned
Nearby Listed Buildings
BOUNDARY WALLS TO ST NICHOLAS AND CHAPEL COTTAGE (CHAPEL COTTAGE NOT INCLUDED)
BOUNDARY WALLS TO UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
BOUNDARY WALL TO NORTH OF BOROUGH OFFICES (OFFICES NOT INCLUDED)
BOUNDARY WALL TO NUMBER 5 BOUNDARY WALL TO NUMBER 5 ST MARYS SQUARE
BOUNDARY WALL TO ST EDMUND HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME
What is a Listed Building?
Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
- Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
- Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
- Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)