Grade II* listed · West Lindsey

Church of St Edward the Confessor

Church of St Edward the Confessor is a Grade II* listed building in West Lindsey, first listed on 30 November 1966. It is one of 83 Grade II* entries among 956 listed buildings in West Lindsey; 22% of West Lindsey’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Edward the Confessor
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1064127
Date first listed	30 November 1966
Local planning authority	West Lindsey
Location	53.27181, -0.45539 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1064127

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Lindsey will require for your works on Church of St Edward the Confessor, 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 St Edward the Confessor

Name	Grade	Distance
Cross Base at Church of St Edward Th Confessor	II	19 m
Gate Piers at Church of St Edward	II	23 m
Bridge	II	1.1 km
Gates, Gate Piers and 2 Lodges to Sudbrooke Holme	II	1.3 km
Church of St Germain	II*	1.3 km
The Manor House	II	1.5 km
The Manor House	II	1.8 km
18, the Cressent	II	2.2 km
Barn at Beck House	II	2.2 km
Stable Range at Beck House	II	2.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Edward the Confessor listed?

Yes. Church of St Edward the Confessor is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1064127, first listed on 30 November 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 Edward the Confessor?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Lindsey, 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.