Grade II* listed · Kensington and Chelsea

Church of St Sarkis (Armenian Church)

Church of St Sarkis (Armenian Church) is a Grade II* listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 16 January 1981. It is one of 116 Grade II* entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 55% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Sarkis (Armenian Church)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1080556
Date first listed	16 January 1981
Local planning authority	Kensington and Chelsea
Location	51.49959, -0.19360 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1080556

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Sarkis (Armenian Church)

Name	Grade	Distance
Cheniston Lodge the Kensington Register Office	II	110 m
Kensington Congregational Chapel	II	125 m
K8 Kiosk on High Street Kensington Station	II	135 m
Marks and Spencers, British Home Stores and the Roof Garden	II*	191 m
24, Kensington Square W8	II	204 m
26, Kensington Square W8	II	206 m
27 and 27b, Kensington Square W8	II	206 m
32, Kensington Square W8	II	207 m
25, Kensington Square W8	II	207 m
31, Kensington Square W8	II	207 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Sarkis (Armenian Church) listed?

Yes. Church of St Sarkis (Armenian Church) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1080556, first listed on 16 January 1981. 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 Sarkis (Armenian Church)?

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