Grade II listed · South Norfolk

Precinct Walls to North East of Abbey Church and Attached Gate

Precinct Walls to North East of Abbey Church and Attached Gate is a Grade II listed building in South Norfolk, first listed on 14 July 1972. It is one of 2,709 Grade II entries among 2,962 listed buildings in South Norfolk; 25% of South Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Precinct Walls to North East of Abbey Church and Attached Gate
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1196695
Date first listed	14 July 1972
Local planning authority	South Norfolk
Location	52.57099, 1.10876 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1196695

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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 Precinct Walls to North East of Abbey Church and Attached Gate

Name	Grade	Distance
Garden Walls to West and Wouth West of No 18 (Holmwood House) (Not Included)	II	11 m
Ada Hart Room and the Abbey Schoolroom	II	26 m
Abbey View and Abbey House	II	50 m
Vicar Street House	II	52 m
7a, Vicar Street	II	58 m
Bell Cottage	II	59 m
Abbeyway	II	60 m
No 7 and Attached Garage	II	66 m
14 and 16, Vicar Street	II	74 m
Green Dragon Public House	II*	75 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Precinct Walls to North East of Abbey Church and Attached Gate listed?

Yes. Precinct Walls to North East of Abbey Church and Attached Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1196695, first listed on 14 July 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Precinct Walls to North East of Abbey Church and Attached Gate?

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