Grade II listed · Forest of Dean

Lychgate, Church of St Anne

Lychgate, Church of St Anne is a Grade II listed building in Forest of Dean, first listed on 18 October 1985. It is one of 1,395 Grade II entries among 1,486 listed buildings in Forest of Dean; 56% of Forest of Dean’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lychgate, Church of St Anne
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1078638
Date first listed	18 October 1985
Local planning authority	Forest of Dean
Location	51.93850, -2.42146 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1078638

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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, Church of St Anne

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Anne	II*	28 m
Warr Monument, in the Churchyard, Against Chancel Wall at East End of Nave, Church of St Anne	II	34 m
Clark Monument, in the Churchyard, About 1 Metre South East of South East Corner of Nave, Church of St Anne	II	35 m
Sundial Base, in the Churchyard, About 9 Metres South South East of Porch, Church of St Anne	II	37 m
Cother Monument, in the Churchyard, About 10 Metres South of Porch, Church of St Anne	II	39 m
House Lock on Hereford and Gloucester Canal	II	216 m
Lock Cottage	II	223 m
Winter'S Farmhouse	II	454 m
Brook Cottage	II	694 m
Cowhouse and Stable, Mantley House	II	723 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lychgate, Church of St Anne listed?

Yes. Lychgate, Church of St Anne is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1078638, first listed on 18 October 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lychgate, Church of St Anne?

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