Grade I listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Ruins of Church of St James at Tf 662 207

Ruins of Church of St James at Tf 662 207 is a Grade I listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 20 June 1988. It is one of 102 Grade I entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 84% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ruins of Church of St James at Tf 662 207
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1077664
Date first listed	20 June 1988
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.75918, 0.46240 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1077664

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on Ruins of Church of St James at Tf 662 207, 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 Ruins of Church of St James at Tf 662 207

Name	Grade	Distance
Church Farmhouse at Tf 662 203	II	462 m
Warren Farmhouse at Tf 667 219	II	1.2 km
Ruins of Church of St Michael at Tf 657 192	II*	1.6 km
Rising Lodge, 1.7 Kilometres South of Castle	II	2.1 km
Font Against South Facade of Whitehouse Farmhouse Tf 6613 1862	II	2.2 km
Field House	II	2.5 km
The Old Rectory	II	2.6 km
Former police call box	II	2.6 km
Church of St Faith	II*	2.7 km
22 and 24, Gayton Road	II	2.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruins of Church of St James at Tf 662 207 listed?

Yes. Ruins of Church of St James at Tf 662 207 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1077664, first listed on 20 June 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ruins of Church of St James at Tf 662 207?

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.