Grade II listed · Norwich

Remains of Anchorite House, St James' Works

Remains of Anchorite House, St James' Works is a Grade II listed building in Norwich, first listed on 5 June 1972. It is one of 853 Grade II entries among 1,041 listed buildings in Norwich; 27% of Norwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Remains of Anchorite House, St James' Works
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1211214
Date first listed	5 June 1972
Local planning authority	Norwich
Location	52.63456, 1.30053 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1211214

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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 Remains of Anchorite House, St James' Works

Name	Grade	Distance
St James' Works, Jarrold'S Printing Works	I	61 m
Printing Museum, Jarrold'S Printing Works	II*	63 m
Church of St Martin at Palace	I	102 m
10, St Martin at Palace Plain	II	103 m
St Edmunds Church	I	106 m
9, St Martin at Palace Plain	II	107 m
8, St Martin at Palace Plain	II	118 m
Cotman House	II*	126 m
St Martin'S Vicarage	II	134 m
The Wig and Pen	II	137 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Remains of Anchorite House, St James' Works listed?

Yes. Remains of Anchorite House, St James' Works is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1211214, first listed on 5 June 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Remains of Anchorite House, St James' Works?

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.