Grade II* listed · High Peak

Church of St Thomas Becket

Church of St Thomas Becket is a Grade II* listed building in High Peak, first listed on 21 April 1967. It is one of 19 Grade II* entries among 636 listed buildings in High Peak; 7% of High Peak’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Thomas Becket
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1088062
Date first listed21 April 1967
Local planning authorityHigh Peak
Location53.32435, -1.91484 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1088062

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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 Thomas Becket

NameGradeDistance
Anglo-Scandinavian High Cross at West End of South Aisle of Church of St Thomas BecketII16 m
Standing Cross with Sundial in St Thomas Becket ChurchyardII22 m
Gate Piers, Railings and Gates to South of Church of St Thomas BecketII38 m
22, Market PlaceII56 m
25, Market PlaceII61 m
5, Terrace RoadII89 m
3, Terrace RoadII94 m
8, Market PlaceII100 m
27, Market StreetII109 m
Village StocksII113 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Thomas Becket listed?
Yes. Church of St Thomas Becket is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1088062, first listed on 21 April 1967. 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 Thomas Becket?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from High Peak, 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.