Grade II listed · North Norfolk

The Abbey Boundary Wall to North Between No 8 Common Place and Sunk Road, and Wall to North East at Rear of Nos 8,9 and 10 Common Place

The Abbey Boundary Wall to North Between No 8 Common Place and Sunk Road, and Wall to North East at Rear of Nos 8,9 and 10 Common Place is a Grade II listed building in North Norfolk, first listed on 15 February 1979. It is one of 2,058 Grade II entries among 2,354 listed buildings in North Norfolk; 38% of North Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Abbey Boundary Wall to North Between No 8 Common Place and Sunk Road, and Wall to North East at Rear of Nos 8,9 and 10 Common Place
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1172011
Date first listed	15 February 1979
Local planning authority	North Norfolk
Location	52.89438, 0.87551 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1172011

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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 The Abbey Boundary Wall to North Between No 8 Common Place and Sunk Road, and Wall to North East at Rear of Nos 8,9 and 10 Common Place

Name	Grade	Distance
Boundary Wall Immediately East of the Hospice	II	13 m
The Hospice	II	21 m
Bull Inn	II*	53 m
Wall Adjoining South of St Augustine'S	II	60 m
4, 5 and 6, Common Place	II	64 m
9 and 10, Common Place	II*	64 m
Pilgrim Hall	II	65 m
St Augustines at the College of Clergy	II*	69 m
Nos 2 to 6 (Even) Gates and Gate Piers to West	II	77 m
4, Knight Street	II	78 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Abbey Boundary Wall to North Between No 8 Common Place and Sunk Road, and Wall to North East at Rear of Nos 8,9 and 10 Common Place listed?

Yes. The Abbey Boundary Wall to North Between No 8 Common Place and Sunk Road, and Wall to North East at Rear of Nos 8,9 and 10 Common Place is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1172011, first listed on 15 February 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Abbey Boundary Wall to North Between No 8 Common Place and Sunk Road, and Wall to North East at Rear of Nos 8,9 and 10 Common Place?

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.