Grade I listed · Forest of Dean

Church of St Michael

Church of St Michael is a Grade I listed building in Forest of Dean, first listed on 23 September 1955. It is one of 25 Grade I entries among 1,486 listed buildings in Forest of Dean; 12% of Forest of Dean’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Michael
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1078688
Date first listed	23 September 1955
Local planning authority	Forest of Dean
Location	51.87586, -2.34753 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1078688

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Forest of Dean will require for your works on Church of St Michael, 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 Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
Hooper Monument and Headstone, in Churchyard, About 4 Metres South of Porch, Church of St Michael	II	12 m
Simmons Monument, in Churchyard, About 5 1/2 Metres South of Porch, Church of St Michael	II	14 m
Merrick Monument, in Churchyard, About 13 Metres South West of South West Corner of Church of St Michael	II	24 m
Pocketts	II	1.1 km
Milestone, Opposite Queen'S Farm	II	1.1 km
Churcham County Primary School and Attached House	II	1.1 km
The Grange	II	1.3 km
Stonend Farmhouse	II	1.4 km
Birdsend Farmhouse	II	1.5 km
Barn, Cowhouse and Stable, Whitehall Farm	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Michael listed?

Yes. Church of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1078688, first listed on 23 September 1955. 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 Michael?

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.