Grade I listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Creake Abbey Farmhouse

Creake Abbey Farmhouse is a Grade I listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 5 June 1953. It is one of 102 Grade I entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 17% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Creake Abbey Farmhouse
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1342331
Date first listed	5 June 1953
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.92041, 0.75952 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1342331

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on Creake Abbey Farmhouse, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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.

Listed buildings near Creake Abbey Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Garden walls attached to north of Creake Abbey Farmhouse	I	25 m
Remains of Creake Abbey Church	I	40 m
Stables with Loft and Engine House at Cross House Farm	II	969 m
Stables and Coach House Adjoining South East of Stables with Loft and Horse Engine House at Cross House Farm	II	976 m
Implement Shed Adjoining South West of Stables with Loft and Horse Engine House at Cross House Farm	II	986 m
Stable Range Immediately East of Barn at Cross House Barn	II	997 m
Barn and Adjoining Cattle Shelters and Loose Boxes Around Fold Yard to South at Cross House Farm	II	1.0 km
Glebe Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
The Parsonage House	II	1.2 km
Windmill 80 Metres North West of Number 12 Mill House.	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Creake Abbey Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Creake Abbey Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1342331, first listed on 5 June 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Creake Abbey Farmhouse?

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.