Grade I listed · East Hampshire

Church of St James

Church of St James is a Grade I listed building in East Hampshire, first listed on 31 July 1963. It is one of 16 Grade I entries among 1,337 listed buildings in East Hampshire; 13% of East Hampshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1094078
Date first listed	31 July 1963
Local planning authority	East Hampshire
Location	51.14460, -1.10302 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1094078

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hampshire will require for your works on Church of St James, 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 James

Name	Grade	Distance
Church Cottage	II	33 m
Manor Farm Cartshed	II	62 m
Church Farmhouse	II	76 m
Pond Cottage	II	81 m
Box Cottage	II	89 m
Pound Cottage	II	99 m
Rose Cottage and Corner House	II	107 m
Granary 30 Metres South West of Wield House Farm	II	112 m
Garden Walls to South West and East of Wield House	II	119 m
Wield Manor	II	192 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James listed?

Yes. Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1094078, first listed on 31 July 1963. 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 James?

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