Grade I listed · East Hertfordshire

Old Church of St James

Old Church of St James is a Grade I listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 24 January 1967. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 13% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameOld Church of St James
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1078730
Date first listed24 January 1967
Local planning authorityEast Hertfordshire
Location51.78072, 0.02767 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1078730

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Old Church of St James

NameGradeDistance
Hankin Monuments in Churchyard of Old Church of St James 11 Metres South of ChancelII19 m
Rowley Monument in Churchyard at Old Church of St James Next to East Wall of North East ChapelII19 m
Railed Monument in Churchyard at Old Church of St James 12 Metres South South West of ChancelII23 m
Clarke Monument in Churchyard at Old Church of St James 14 Metres South of TowerII29 m
Wooden Monument in Churchyard at Old Church of St James 10 Metres West of TowerII32 m
Allen Monument in Churchyard at Old Church of St James 20 Metres North of TowerII36 m
Stables at Stanstead Bury 55 Metres South of HouseII61 m
Dairy, Outhouse and Boundary Wall at Stanstead Bury 30 Metres South West of the BuryII90 m
Buxton Tomb in Churchyard at Old Church of St James 40 Metres West of TowerII95 m
Garden Wall at Stanstead Bury 30 Metres South East of the BuryII103 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Church of St James listed?
Yes. Old Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1078730, first listed on 24 January 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Old Church of St James?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East Hertfordshire, 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.