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

Wolferton Station Gates, Piers and Railings to Downside

Wolferton Station Gates, Piers and Railings to Downside is a Grade II* listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 2 September 1988. It is one of 135 Grade II* entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 87% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wolferton Station Gates, Piers and Railings to Downside
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1168875
Date first listed	2 September 1988
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.82884, 0.46254 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1168875

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on Wolferton Station Gates, Piers and Railings to Downside, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Wolferton Station Gates, Piers and Railings to Downside

Name	Grade	Distance
Wolferton Station Signal Box	II*	33 m
Wolferton Station Lamp Post on Platform to South West of Downside	II	38 m
Wolferton Station Downside	II*	49 m
Wolferton Station the Clock House	II	50 m
Wolferton Station Piers, Gates and Railings to the Horse Dock Between the Signal Box and Station House	II	51 m
Wolferton Station Lamp Post Circa 10 Metres North West of Public Entrance to Downside	II	61 m
Wolferton Station Lamp Post Circa 4 Metres South East of the Clock House	II	63 m
Wolferton Station the Original	II	68 m
Wolferton Station Piers, Gates and Railings at the Clock House	II	70 m
Wolferton Station Lamp Post Circa 15 Metres South East of the Clockhouse	II	76 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Wolferton Station Gates, Piers and Railings to Downside listed?

Yes. Wolferton Station Gates, Piers and Railings to Downside is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1168875, first listed on 2 September 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wolferton Station Gates, Piers and Railings to Downside?

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.