Grade II listed · Norwich

Boundary Wall of Cathedral House and Roman Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist

Boundary Wall of Cathedral House and Roman Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Norwich, first listed on 8 April 1986. It is one of 853 Grade II entries among 1,041 listed buildings in Norwich; 83% of Norwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Boundary Wall of Cathedral House and Roman Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1051818
Date first listed	8 April 1986
Local planning authority	Norwich
Location	52.62945, 1.28395 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1051818

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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 Boundary Wall of Cathedral House and Roman Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Roman Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist	I	34 m
The Crofters Hotel	II	65 m
The Tuns Public House	II	71 m
Bircham House	II	73 m
Cathedral House	II	73 m
97, (Upper) St Giles Street	II	105 m
Trinity United Reformed Church	II	113 m
92 and 94, (Upper) St Giles Street	II	115 m
95 and 95a, (Upper) St Giles Street	II	116 m
91, (Upper) St Giles Street	II	132 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Boundary Wall of Cathedral House and Roman Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Boundary Wall of Cathedral House and Roman Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1051818, first listed on 8 April 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Boundary Wall of Cathedral House and Roman Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist?

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