Grade II listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Church of St Edmund

Church of St Edmund is a Grade II listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 20 September 1984. It is one of 1,311 Grade II entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 49% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Edmund
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1077950
Date first listed	20 September 1984
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.94096, 0.49063 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1077950

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Edmund

Name	Grade	Distance
Town Hall	II	144 m
Golden Lion Hotel	II	172 m
Cross	II	200 m
Hunstanton War Memorial	II	205 m
Gymnasium at Smithdon School	II*	639 m
Smithdon School Including Main Block, Water Tower, Workshops and Kitchens	II*	644 m
Ruins of St. Edmund's Chapel	II	899 m
The Lighthouse	II	987 m
Watertower	II	1.2 km
The Corner House	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Edmund listed?

Yes. Church of St Edmund is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1077950, first listed on 20 September 1984. 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 Edmund?

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.