Grade I listed · Stratford-on-Avon

Church of St George

Church of St George is a Grade I listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 13 October 1966. It is one of 65 Grade I entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 10% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St George
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1024382
Date first listed	13 October 1966
Local planning authority	Stratford-on-Avon
Location	52.05135, -1.54160 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1024382

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stratford-on-Avon will require for your works on Church of St George, 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 George

Name	Grade	Distance
Chest Tomb to Baldwin Family Approximately 5 Metres South of Porch of Church of St George	II	19 m
Row of 13 Headstones Along South Wall of Chancel of Church of St George	II	20 m
Chest Tomb to Sheldon Family Approximately 20 Metres South of East End of Nave of Church of St George	II	23 m
Coffin Stone Approximately 2 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St George	II	28 m
Group of 11 Headstones Approximately 35 Metres South of West Tower of Church of St George	II	34 m
Lower Brailes War Memorial	II	70 m
Milestone Approximately 300 Metres South of Church	II	90 m
George Hotel and Attached Carriage Entrance and Barn	II	120 m
Brailes Post Office and Old Post Cottage	II	143 m
Century House	II	147 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St George listed?

Yes. Church of St George is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1024382, 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 St George?

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.