Grade I listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Priory Gatehouse

Priory Gatehouse is a Grade I listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 19 October 1951. It is one of 102 Grade I entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 6% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePriory Gatehouse
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1077660
Date first listed19 October 1951
Local planning authorityKing's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location52.70548, 0.63391 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1077660

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Priory Gatehouse

NameGradeDistance
Church of All SaintsI33 m
West Acre and District War MemorialII34 m
The Wooden HouseII63 m
Abbey Farm HouseII115 m
Remains of Base of South West Tower and Part of West Claustral Range of West Acre Priory, 20 Metres East of Abbey Farm HouseII*136 m
Remains of the Chapter House 50 Metres East of Abbey FarmhouseII155 m
Barn 100 Metres South West of Abbey Farmhouse with Detached Gable 10 Metres to North*II*181 m
Remains of Range 5 Metres South of Barn 100 Metres South West of Abbey FarmhouseII220 m
Remains of Domestic Range 140 Metres South of Abbey Farmhouse Across River NarII260 m
St Thomas a Becket'S ChapelII861 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Priory Gatehouse listed?
Yes. Priory Gatehouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1077660, first listed on 19 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Priory Gatehouse?
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.