Grade II listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Ruins of St. Edmund's Chapel

Ruins of St. Edmund's Chapel is a Grade II listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 6 June 1951. It is one of 1,311 Grade II entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 0% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ruins of St. Edmund's Chapel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1305591
Date first listed	6 June 1951
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.94892, 0.49306 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1305591

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Ruins of St. Edmund's Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
The Lighthouse	II	90 m
The Corner House	II	547 m
1-6, Big Yard	II	712 m
Le Strange Arms Hotel	II	764 m
36-40, Sea Lane	II	800 m
16 and 18, Sea Lane	II	802 m
12 and 14, Sea Lane	II	812 m
37-41, Wodehouse Road	II	823 m
35, Wodehouse Road	II	839 m
The Lodge Hotel	II	839 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruins of St. Edmund's Chapel listed?

Yes. Ruins of St. Edmund's Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1305591, first listed on 6 June 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ruins of St. Edmund's Chapel?

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.