Grade II listed · King's Lynn and West Norfolk

Dersingham War Memorial

Dersingham War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, first listed on 16 January 2018. It is one of 1,311 Grade II entries among 1,548 listed buildings in King's Lynn and West Norfolk; 97% of King's Lynn and West Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dersingham War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1452790
Date first listed	16 January 2018
Local planning authority	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Location	52.84906, 0.50238 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1452790

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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 Dersingham War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
Dersingham Hall	II	715 m
Garden Wall attached to east and south of Dersingham Hall	II	738 m
Tithe Barn	II	791 m
5c and 5e, West Hall Manor Cottages	II	796 m
Church of St Nicholas	I	859 m
Cross-Base 30 Metres South of Church of St Nicholas	II	903 m
Ingoldisthorpe Hall	II*	1.7 km
Stable Block 30 Metres to North of Ingoldisthorpe Hall	II	1.7 km
Entrance Gate and Gate Piers Attached 130 Metres North-East of Ingoldisthorpe Hall	II	1.7 km
The Old Rectory	II	1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Dersingham War Memorial listed?

Yes. Dersingham War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1452790, first listed on 16 January 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dersingham War Memorial?

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.