Grade I listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Church of Ss Peter and Paul

Church of Ss Peter and Paul is a Grade I listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 8 July 1959. It is one of 102 Grade I entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 24% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of Ss Peter and Paul
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1077890
Date first listed	8 July 1959
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.67424, 0.39622 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1077890

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on Church of Ss Peter and Paul, 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 Church of Ss Peter and Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
Watlington War Memorial	II	26 m
Garden Wall 35 Metres South East of Manor Farmhouse	II	116 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	137 m
Garden Wall 35 Metres South West of Manor Farmhouse	II	165 m
33, Downham Road	II	348 m
The Old Rectory	II	435 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	1.6 km
Church of St James	I	1.7 km
The Priory	II*	2.1 km
Tombstone 6 Metres South of Church of St Mary Magdalen Chancel	II	2.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of Ss Peter and Paul listed?

Yes. Church of Ss Peter and Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1077890, first listed on 8 July 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of Ss Peter and Paul?

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.