Grade II listed · Bexley

Lychgate to South West of Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin

Lychgate to South West of Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II listed building in Bexley, first listed on 17 December 1980. It is one of 99 Grade II entries among 114 listed buildings in Bexley; 32% of Bexley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lychgate to South West of Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1064232
Date first listed	17 December 1980
Local planning authority	Bexley
Location	51.43997, 0.15347 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1064232

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Lychgate to South West of Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin	II*	32 m
16, North Cray Road	II	60 m
High Street House	II	81 m
The Manor House	II	94 m
Cray House	II	119 m
34, North Cray Road	II	146 m
101-105, Bexley High Street	II	154 m
2 K6 Telephone Kiosks Outside Number 11	II	298 m
The King'S Head Inn	II	324 m
The Railway Tavern	II	353 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lychgate to South West of Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?

Yes. Lychgate to South West of Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1064232, first listed on 17 December 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lychgate to South West of Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin?

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