Grade I listed · North Norfolk

The Priory Gatehouse (Or Abbey) Gatehouse Wall Adjoining Priory Gatehouse to South, Fronting High Street

The Priory Gatehouse (Or Abbey) Gatehouse Wall Adjoining Priory Gatehouse to South, Fronting High Street is a Grade I listed building in North Norfolk, first listed on 30 November 1951. It is one of 94 Grade I entries among 2,354 listed buildings in North Norfolk; 1% of North Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Priory Gatehouse (Or Abbey) Gatehouse Wall Adjoining Priory Gatehouse to South, Fronting High Street
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1374019
Date first listed30 November 1951
Local planning authorityNorth Norfolk
Location52.89397, 0.87375 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1374019

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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 The Priory Gatehouse (Or Abbey) Gatehouse Wall Adjoining Priory Gatehouse to South, Fronting High Street

NameGradeDistance
48, High StreetII*10 m
Maytyr HouseII*11 m
47, High StreetII14 m
51, High StreetII14 m
50, High StreetII*18 m
53, High StreetII20 m
47a, High StreetII23 m
Falcon HouseII24 m
44 and 46, High StreetII25 m
52, High StreetII*25 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Priory Gatehouse (Or Abbey) Gatehouse Wall Adjoining Priory Gatehouse to South, Fronting High Street listed?
Yes. The Priory Gatehouse (Or Abbey) Gatehouse Wall Adjoining Priory Gatehouse to South, Fronting High Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1374019, first listed on 30 November 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Priory Gatehouse (Or Abbey) Gatehouse Wall Adjoining Priory Gatehouse to South, Fronting High Street?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North 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.