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

Market Cross

Market Cross is a Grade II* listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 19 October 1951. It is one of 135 Grade II* entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 6% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Market Cross
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1342437
Date first listed	19 October 1951
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.79562, 0.46867 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1342437

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents King's Lynn and West Norfolk will require for your works on Market Cross, 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 Market Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Lawrence	I	95 m
20 and 21, Low Road	II	107 m
The Old Rectory Circa 50 Metres North of Church of St Lawrence	II	111 m
Lamp Post at Tf 6660 2473 Circa 50 Metres North West of Barn at Castle Farm	II	129 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk at Tf 6663 2475	II	138 m
Trinity Hospital (Hospital of the Holy and Undivided Trinity) and Attached Enclosing Walls, Circa 30 Metres East of Church of St Lawrence	I	144 m
Lamp Post at Tf 6666 2473 Circa 20 Metres North of Barn at Castle Farm	II	163 m
Barns at Castle Farm Circa 150 Metres South of Church of St Laurence	II	182 m
Castle Farmhouse Circa 150 Metres North West of Castle	II	232 m
Ruins of Castle and Eleventh Century Church	I	308 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Market Cross listed?

Yes. Market Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1342437, first listed on 19 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Market Cross?

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.