Grade II listed · Breckland

Remains of Church of St Mary Magdalene

Remains of Church of St Mary Magdalene is a Grade II listed building in Breckland, first listed on 23 June 1960. It is one of 1,380 Grade II entries among 1,594 listed buildings in Breckland; 21% of Breckland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Remains of Church of St Mary Magdalene
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1077267
Date first listed	23 June 1960
Local planning authority	Breckland
Location	52.57460, 0.56242 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1077267

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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 Remains of Church of St Mary Magdalene

Name	Grade	Distance
Park Boundary Wall Including Tower and Gateway	II*	764 m
Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Margaret	II*	869 m
Oxburgh Hall	I	891 m
Chapel Lodge	II	906 m
Pedestrian Gateway Approximately 70 Metres North East of Oxburgh Hall	II	998 m
Hall Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
Former Stables, Coach House and Attached Gate Posts	II	1.0 km
Garden Wall with Towers	II	1.0 km
The Lodge	II	1.1 km
Bridge Over River Gadder	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Remains of Church of St Mary Magdalene listed?

Yes. Remains of Church of St Mary Magdalene is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1077267, first listed on 23 June 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Remains of Church of St Mary Magdalene?

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