Grade I listed · South Ribble

Church of St Leonard the Less

Church of St Leonard the Less is a Grade I listed building in South Ribble, first listed on 11 November 1966. It is one of 2 Grade I entries among 143 listed buildings in South Ribble; 15% of South Ribble’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Leonard the Less
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1073063
Date first listed	11 November 1966
Local planning authority	South Ribble
Location	53.76791, -2.62373 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1073063

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Ribble will require for your works on Church of St Leonard the Less, 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 Leonard the Less

Name	Grade	Distance
Old Font Outside East Wall of Church of St Leonard the Less	II	20 m
Sundial in Churchyard of St Leonard the Less 8 Metres South East of South East Corner of Church	II	21 m
Samlesbury Church of England Primary School, and Railings to the Front	II	39 m
Roman Catholic Church of Saint John Southworth and Attached Presbytery	II	369 m
Seed House Farmhouse	II	534 m
Rowley Fold Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
New Southworth Hall	II	1.1 km
Samlesbury Lower Hall	II	1.3 km
Moulden'S House Roach Bridge Cottages	II	1.6 km
Cuerdale Hall	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Leonard the Less listed?

Yes. Church of St Leonard the Less is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1073063, first listed on 11 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 Leonard the Less?

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