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

Remains of Base of South West Tower and Part of West Claustral Range of West Acre Priory, 20 Metres East of Abbey Farm House

Remains of Base of South West Tower and Part of West Claustral Range of West Acre Priory, 20 Metres East of Abbey Farm House is a Grade II* listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 19 October 1951. It is one of 135 Grade II* 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
NameRemains of Base of South West Tower and Part of West Claustral Range of West Acre Priory, 20 Metres East of Abbey Farm House
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1077661
Date first listed19 October 1951
Local planning authorityKing's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location52.70463, 0.63536 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1077661

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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 Remains of Base of South West Tower and Part of West Claustral Range of West Acre Priory, 20 Metres East of Abbey Farm House

NameGradeDistance
Remains of the Chapter House 50 Metres East of Abbey FarmhouseII34 m
Abbey Farm HouseII35 m
Church of All SaintsI119 m
Priory GatehouseI136 m
Remains of Domestic Range 140 Metres South of Abbey Farmhouse Across River NarII141 m
Barn 100 Metres South West of Abbey Farmhouse with Detached Gable 10 Metres to North*II*148 m
West Acre and District War MemorialII163 m
Remains of Range 5 Metres South of Barn 100 Metres South West of Abbey FarmhouseII167 m
The Wooden HouseII198 m
St Thomas a Becket'S ChapelII730 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Remains of Base of South West Tower and Part of West Claustral Range of West Acre Priory, 20 Metres East of Abbey Farm House listed?
Yes. Remains of Base of South West Tower and Part of West Claustral Range of West Acre Priory, 20 Metres East of Abbey Farm House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1077661, 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 Remains of Base of South West Tower and Part of West Claustral Range of West Acre Priory, 20 Metres East of Abbey Farm House?
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.