Grade I listed · Wiltshire

Church of St James

Church of St James is a Grade I listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 27 May 1964. It is one of 277 Grade I entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 18% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1036004
Date first listed	27 May 1964
Local planning authority	Wiltshire
Location	51.25653, -1.62430 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1036004

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wiltshire will require for your works on Church of St James, 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 James

Name	Grade	Distance
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, Approximately 16 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St James	II	22 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, Approximately 13 Metres South of Tower, Church of St James	II	23 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, Approximately 7 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of St James	II	30 m
1 and 3, Castle Street	II	129 m
Erskine House	II	135 m
27 Tidworth Road	II	142 m
The Crown Inn	II	143 m
No. 6 and Lynton, Butts Street	II	144 m
Ludgershall Cross and railings	II	145 m
Queens Head Public House	II	157 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James listed?

Yes. Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1036004, first listed on 27 May 1964. 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 James?

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.