Grade II* listed · Stratford-on-Avon

Church of Saint James the Great

Church of Saint James the Great is a Grade II* listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 13 October 1966. It is one of 164 Grade II* entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 10% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of Saint James the Great
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1024344
Date first listed13 October 1966
Local planning authorityStratford-on-Avon
Location52.09523, -1.58884 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1024344

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stratford-on-Avon will require for your works on Church of Saint James the Great, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Saint James the Great

NameGradeDistance
The Old RectoryII33 m
Idlicote House, Pier to Left Surmounted by Lead Urn Approximately 50 Metres South EastII40 m
Idlicote House, Pier to Right Surmounted by Lead Urn Approximately 51 Metres South EastII45 m
Idlicote HouseII65 m
Idlicote House, Dovecote Approximately 200 Metres North WestII105 m
Badger'S CottageII317 m
Badger'S FarmhouseII365 m
Whitehouse FarmhouseII743 m
Threshing barn at Whitehouse FarmII768 m
Granby FarmhouseII1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of Saint James the Great listed?
Yes. Church of Saint James the Great is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1024344, first listed on 13 October 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of Saint James the Great?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Stratford-on-Avon, 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.