Grade II listed · North Norfolk

William Balls monument at Cromer Old Cemetery

William Balls monument at Cromer Old Cemetery is a Grade II listed building in North Norfolk, first listed on 18 August 2020. It is one of 2,058 Grade II entries among 2,354 listed buildings in North Norfolk; 98% of North Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWilliam Balls monument at Cromer Old Cemetery
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1471822
Date first listed18 August 2020
Local planning authorityNorth Norfolk
Location52.92944, 1.28930 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1471822

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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 William Balls monument at Cromer Old Cemetery

NameGradeDistance
Chapel at Cromer Old CemeteryII23 m
Bethuell Stimpson monument at Cromer Old CemeteryII26 m
George Harrison Monument at Cromer Old CemeteryII26 m
James Davies Monument at Cromer Old CemeteryII27 m
Signal Box at Former Beach StationII72 m
Semaphore Signals at Former Beach StationII95 m
5 and 6, Chesterfield VillasII383 m
Cromer Hall including adjoining stablesII*407 m
1-4 and 4a, Chesterfield VillasII409 m
Cromer Methodist Church and Church Hall including boundary walls, piers and gate piers to West Street and Holt RoadII422 m

Frequently asked questions

Is William Balls monument at Cromer Old Cemetery listed?
Yes. William Balls monument at Cromer Old Cemetery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1471822, first listed on 18 August 2020. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to William Balls monument at Cromer Old Cemetery?
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.