Grade II* listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Church of St Mary Magdelene

Church of St Mary Magdelene is a Grade II* listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 15 August 1960. It is one of 135 Grade II* entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 27% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary Magdelene
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1077615
Date first listed	15 August 1960
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.82834, 0.50878 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1077615

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on Church of St Mary Magdelene, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Church of St Mary Magdelene

Name	Grade	Distance
War Memorial Circa 150 Metres North North West of Church of St Magdelene	II	149 m
Sandringham and West Newton Primary School and attached former teacher's house with outhouse	II	994 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul	II*	1.1 km
5c and 5e, West Hall Manor Cottages	II	1.6 km
Cross-Base 30 Metres South of Church of St Nicholas	II	1.8 km
Church of St Nicholas	I	1.8 km
Tithe Barn	II	1.8 km
Garden Wall attached to east and south of Dersingham Hall	II	1.9 km
Dersingham Hall	II	1.9 km
Dersingham War Memorial	II	2.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary Magdelene listed?

Yes. Church of St Mary Magdelene is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1077615, first listed on 15 August 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

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

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from King's Lynn and West Norfolk, 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.