Grade I listed · Camden

Roman Catholic Church of St Etheldreda and Attached Walls and Piers

Roman Catholic Church of St Etheldreda and Attached Walls and Piers is a Grade I listed building in Camden, first listed on 24 October 1951. It is one of 57 Grade I entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 4% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoman Catholic Church of St Etheldreda and Attached Walls and Piers
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1078287
Date first listed24 October 1951
Local planning authorityCamden
Location51.51870, -0.10739 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1078287

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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 Roman Catholic Church of St Etheldreda and Attached Walls and Piers

NameGradeDistance
13 and 14 Ely Place and attached railingsII19 m
Ye Olde Mitre Public HouseII29 m
Numbers 26-34 and Attached RailingsII43 m
Number 21 and 25 and Attached RailingsII45 m
Numbers 7, 8 and 9 and Attached Railings and Lamp HolderII47 m
Treasure HouseII48 m
5, Hatton GardenII62 m
Porters Lodge at Entrance and Attached Gates, Standards and Spur StonesII62 m
St Andrew'S HouseII68 m
10 and 11, Greville StreetII75 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of St Etheldreda and Attached Walls and Piers listed?
Yes. Roman Catholic Church of St Etheldreda and Attached Walls and Piers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1078287, first listed on 24 October 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Roman Catholic Church of St Etheldreda and Attached Walls and Piers?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Camden, 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.