Grade I listed · Westminster

Churchyard Walls and Railings Surrounding Church of St Martin in the Fields on North, South, East and West Sides

Churchyard Walls and Railings Surrounding Church of St Martin in the Fields on North, South, East and West Sides is a Grade I listed building in Westminster, first listed on 1 December 1987. It is one of 205 Grade I entries among 3,996 listed buildings in Westminster; 66% of Westminster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurchyard Walls and Railings Surrounding Church of St Martin in the Fields on North, South, East and West Sides
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1066237
Date first listed1 December 1987
Local planning authorityWestminster
Location51.50906, -0.12642 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1066237

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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 Churchyard Walls and Railings Surrounding Church of St Martin in the Fields on North, South, East and West Sides

NameGradeDistance
St Martin'S Vestry HallII*12 m
St Martin in the Fields Secondary SchoolII*16 m
Churchyard Wall and Railings Adjoining Entrance to Crypt, on North Side of Church of St Martin in the FieldsII24 m
St Martin'S VicarageII*24 m
Church of St Martin in the FieldsI31 m
John Law Baker Memorial Drinking Fountain (St Martin in the Fields Churchyard)II42 m
K6 Telephone KioskII46 m
Drinking Fountain Attached to Church Walls and Railing to Church of St Martin-In-The-FieldsII51 m
The Edith Cavell MemorialI63 m
44, Chandos Place Wc2II68 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchyard Walls and Railings Surrounding Church of St Martin in the Fields on North, South, East and West Sides listed?
Yes. Churchyard Walls and Railings Surrounding Church of St Martin in the Fields on North, South, East and West Sides is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1066237, first listed on 1 December 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Churchyard Walls and Railings Surrounding Church of St Martin in the Fields on North, South, East and West Sides?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Westminster, 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.