Grade I listed · Stratford-on-Avon

Compton Wynyates

Compton Wynyates is a Grade I listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 2 September 1952. It is one of 65 Grade I entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 7% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Compton Wynyates
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1024349
Date first listed	2 September 1952
Local planning authority	Stratford-on-Avon
Location	52.07386, -1.51903 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1024349

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stratford-on-Avon will require for your works on Compton Wynyates, 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 Compton Wynyates

Name	Grade	Distance
Compton Wynyates, Garden Wall and 2 Gateways Approximately 10 Metres North	II	34 m
Compton Wynyates, Dovecote	II	69 m
Parish Church, Gatepier and Wall to Left Approximately 15 Metres South	II	93 m
Parish Church, Row of 3 Headstones Dated 1755,1701 and 1703 Approximately 6 Metres South of East End of Nave	II	104 m
Parish Church, Gatepier and Wall to Right Approximately 15 Metres South	II	107 m
Church of St Mary	I	110 m
Compton Pike	II	367 m
Windmill Hill Windmill	II	875 m
9, Winderton	II	1.2 km
Hay House	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Compton Wynyates listed?

Yes. Compton Wynyates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1024349, first listed on 2 September 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Compton Wynyates?

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.