Grade I listed · Canterbury

Church of St Mildred

Church of St Mildred is a Grade I listed building in Canterbury, first listed on 3 December 1949. It is one of 62 Grade I entries among 1,882 listed buildings in Canterbury; 0% of Canterbury’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Mildred
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1085039
Date first listed3 December 1949
Local planning authorityCanterbury
Location51.27638, 1.07406 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1085039

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Canterbury will require for your works on Church of St Mildred, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mildred listed?
Yes. Church of St Mildred is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1085039, first listed on 3 December 1949. 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 Mildred?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Canterbury, 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.