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

Remains of Abbey of Ss Mary Barbara and Edmund

Remains of Abbey of Ss Mary Barbara and Edmund is a Grade II* listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 8 July 1959. It is one of 135 Grade II* entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 24% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Remains of Abbey of Ss Mary Barbara and Edmund
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1304912
Date first listed	8 July 1959
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.65915, 0.52277 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1304912

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Remains of Abbey of Ss Mary Barbara and Edmund

Name	Grade	Distance
Marham War Memorial	II	107 m
Church of Holy Trinity	I	119 m
Grove House	II	276 m
Barn at Home Farm, 15m East of Home Farmhouse	II	402 m
Outbuilding to North of Entrance to Home Farm Complex Including Wall to North	II	414 m
Home Farmhouse	II	416 m
Outbuilding to South of Entrance to Home Farm Complex	II	425 m
The Garden Cottage	II	493 m
Abbey Farmhouse at Tf 701 121 Adjacent to Augustinian Priory	II	2.4 km
Pentney Priory Gatehouse	I	2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Remains of Abbey of Ss Mary Barbara and Edmund listed?

Yes. Remains of Abbey of Ss Mary Barbara and Edmund is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1304912, first listed on 8 July 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Remains of Abbey of Ss Mary Barbara and Edmund?

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.