Grade I listed · Wiltshire

Church of St Sampson

Church of St Sampson is a Grade I listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 17 January 1955. It is one of 277 Grade I entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 9% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Sampson
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1023081
Date first listed17 January 1955
Local planning authorityWiltshire
Location51.64055, -1.85795 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1023081

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wiltshire will require for your works on Church of St Sampson, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Church of St Sampson

NameGradeDistance
Carter Monument in Churchyard, 4 Metres North of North Wall, Church of St SampsonII15 m
Hall and Associated Monument, in Churchyard, 6 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St SampsonII17 m
Group of 3 Poulton Monuments in Churchyard, 4 Metres South of South Trancept, Church of St SampsonII21 m
Group of 5 Monuments in Churchyard 8 Metres West of West Door. Church of St SampsonII25 m
Group of 8 Campernowne and Related Monuments in Churchyard, 16-19 Metres North of North Porch, Church of St SampsonII27 m
Group of 4 Rice Vaughan and Associated Monuments, in Churchyard North East of Church of St SampsonII*29 m
White Monument in Churchyard, of Church of St SampsonII30 m
Cuss Monument, in Churchyard, 18 Metres North of North West Corner of Church of St SampsonII35 m
St Sampson'S Cross, Against Gable of Gatehouse, in Churchyard, Church of St SamptsonII42 m
Orthostatic Wall on North Side of Churchyard, Against Bath RoadII43 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Sampson listed?
Yes. Church of St Sampson is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1023081, first listed on 17 January 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of St Sampson?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Wiltshire, 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.