Grade I listed · North Norfolk

St Benet's Abbey Gatehouse and adjacent section of precinct wall

St Benet's Abbey Gatehouse and adjacent section of precinct wall is a Grade I listed building in North Norfolk, first listed on 16 April 1955. It is one of 94 Grade I entries among 2,354 listed buildings in North Norfolk; 9% of North Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Benet's Abbey Gatehouse and adjacent section of precinct wall
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1171673
Date first listed	16 April 1955
Local planning authority	North Norfolk
Location	52.68743, 1.52049 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1171673

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Norfolk will require for your works on St Benet's Abbey Gatehouse and adjacent section of precinct wall, 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 St Benet's Abbey Gatehouse and adjacent section of precinct wall

Name	Grade	Distance
St James Hospital Chapel	II	962 m
Garden Wall at Ludham Hall	II	1.8 km
The Stone House	II	1.8 km
Ludham Hall Including Attached Chapel	II*	1.8 km
Barn 100m East of Ludham Hall	II	1.8 km
St Benets Level Windpump at Tg 39941564	II*	1.9 km
Hall Common Farmhouse	II	2.0 km
The Dutch House	II	2.1 km
Neaves Mill at Tg 36451759	II	2.4 km
F.h. Chambers Memorial Approx. 50m. Sw of South Porch of Church of St. Catherine	II	2.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is St Benet's Abbey Gatehouse and adjacent section of precinct wall listed?

Yes. St Benet's Abbey Gatehouse and adjacent section of precinct wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1171673, first listed on 16 April 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St Benet's Abbey Gatehouse and adjacent section of precinct wall?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North 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.