Grade I listed · North Norfolk

Church of St Margaret

Church of St Margaret is a Grade I listed building in North Norfolk, first listed on 4 October 1960. It is one of 94 Grade I entries among 2,354 listed buildings in North Norfolk; 18% of North Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Margaret
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1172407
Date first listed	4 October 1960
Local planning authority	North Norfolk
Location	52.94646, 1.04754 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1172407

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Norfolk will require for your works on Church of St Margaret, 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 St Margaret

Name	Grade	Distance
Memorial to James Greeve C20 Metres South of the Church of St Margaret	II	26 m
Well Cottage	II	54 m
The Knoll with Attacahed Garden Walls and Railings to Front	II	91 m
Garden Walls at Green Farm House	II	107 m
Green Farm House with Attahced Barn	II	154 m
Barn at Green Farm C30m North East of Green Farm House	II	170 m
Newgate Farm House	II	190 m
Barn at Newgate Farm C40m North East of Newgate Farmhouse	II	218 m
The Pyghtle	II	534 m
Wiveton War Memorial	II	589 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Margaret listed?

Yes. Church of St Margaret is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1172407, first listed on 4 October 1960. 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 Margaret?

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.