Grade II* listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

North Guannock Gate and Portion of Town Wall

North Guannock Gate and Portion of Town Wall is a Grade II* listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 1 December 1951. It is one of 135 Grade II* 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.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	North Guannock Gate and Portion of Town Wall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1219520
Date first listed	1 December 1951
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.75080, 0.40564 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1219520

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on North Guannock Gate and Portion of Town Wall, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 North Guannock Gate and Portion of Town Wall

Name	Grade	Distance
Red Mount Chapel	I	111 m
Framingham'S Hospital	II	266 m
Ruins of St James Chapel, Ancillary Buildings	II	308 m
Elmer Lodge	II	309 m
The Church of St John the Evangelist	II	313 m
23,24, London Road	II	317 m
25, London Road	II	322 m
Ruins of St James' Chapel	II	323 m
105, London Road	II	340 m
The Former Courthouse including railings to facade	II	342 m

Frequently asked questions

Is North Guannock Gate and Portion of Town Wall listed?

Yes. North Guannock Gate and Portion of Town Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1219520, first listed on 1 December 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to North Guannock Gate and Portion of Town Wall?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from King's Lynn and West 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.