Grade I listed · Norwich

Refectory and Part of Former Master'S House at the Great Hospital

Refectory and Part of Former Master'S House at the Great Hospital is a Grade I listed building in Norwich, first listed on 26 February 1954. It is one of 62 Grade I entries among 1,041 listed buildings in Norwich; 0% of Norwich’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRefectory and Part of Former Master'S House at the Great Hospital
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1372739
Date first listed26 February 1954
Local planning authorityNorwich
Location52.63295, 1.30448 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1372739

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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 Refectory and Part of Former Master'S House at the Great Hospital

NameGradeDistance
Part of the Former Master'S House at the Great HospitalI18 m
Part of the Former Master'S House at the Great HospitalI22 m
Cloisters Including West Wall of Former Chapter House (?) at the Great HospitalI23 m
Church of St HelenI27 m
Birkbeck Hall at the Great HospitalII31 m
The Lodge at the Great HospitalII32 m
Forecourt Railings, Gates and Gatepieces at the Great HospitalII40 m
Former Chaplain'S House at the Great HospitalI42 m
St Helen'S HouseII*51 m
Wall and Gate Piers to West of White Cottages at the Great HospitalII53 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Refectory and Part of Former Master'S House at the Great Hospital listed?
Yes. Refectory and Part of Former Master'S House at the Great Hospital is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1372739, first listed on 26 February 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Refectory and Part of Former Master'S House at the Great Hospital?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Norwich, 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.