Grade I listed · Norwich

The Deanery, Priors Hall and Adjoining Boundary Wall to South West

The Deanery, Priors Hall and Adjoining Boundary Wall to South West is a Grade I listed building in Norwich, first listed on 26 February 1954. It is one of 62 Grade I entries among 1,041 listed buildings in Norwich; 0% of Norwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Deanery, Priors Hall and Adjoining Boundary Wall to South West
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1206422
Date first listed26 February 1954
Local planning authorityNorwich
Location52.63135, 1.30182 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1206422

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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.

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Remains of Monastic InfirmaryII*47 m
64, the CloseII66 m
51-55, the CloseII*66 m
Cavell Memorial 2 Metres East of South Transept of Cathedral of the Holy and Undivided TrinityII67 m
65, the CloseII*77 m
8 and 9, the CloseII*81 m
7, the CloseII*81 m
57, the CloseII86 m
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Deanery, Priors Hall and Adjoining Boundary Wall to South West listed?
Yes. The Deanery, Priors Hall and Adjoining Boundary Wall to South West is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1206422, first listed on 26 February 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Deanery, Priors Hall and Adjoining Boundary Wall to South West?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Norwich, 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.