Greyfriars Tower in Tower Gardens
Greyfriars Tower in Tower Gardens is a Grade I listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 1 December 1951. It is one of 102 Grade I entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 8% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Greyfriars Tower in Tower Gardens |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1195428 |
| Date first listed | 1 December 1951 |
| Local planning authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Location | 52.75143, 0.39904 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1195428 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on Greyfriars Tower in Tower Gardens, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Greyfriars Tower in Tower Gardens
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial in Tower Gardens | II | 44 m |
| 33 to 39 St James' Street, including premises occupied by Kwik Fit | II | 57 m |
| Stone Arches in Tower Gardens | II | 61 m |
| 30, St James' Street | II | 84 m |
| 27, St James' Street | II | 88 m |
| Kings Lynn Library | II | 89 m |
| 28, St James' Street | II | 91 m |
| 25, St James' Street | II | 93 m |
| 26, St James' Street | II | 97 m |
| 1, Stonegate Street | II | 97 m |