Grade II* listed · Epping Forest

Parish Church of St Christopher Willingale Doe

Parish Church of St Christopher Willingale Doe is a Grade II* listed building in Epping Forest, first listed on 20 February 1967. It is one of 85 Grade II* entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Epping Forest; 9% of Epping Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St Christopher Willingale Doe
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1111257
Date first listed	20 February 1967
Local planning authority	Epping Forest
Location	51.74231, 0.31065 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1111257

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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 Parish Church of St Christopher Willingale Doe

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument, 10 Metres South of South Porch of Parish Church of St Christopher	II	22 m
Ayletts, Cleminsons Charity Almshouses	II	32 m
The Bell Public House	II	47 m
Church of St Andrew and All Saints, Willingale Spain	II*	57 m
Spain End	II	122 m
Old Rectory and Glebe House	II	252 m
Farmbuildings to Immediate North of Wardens Hall	II	522 m
Walnut Tree Cottage	II	530 m
High Elm	II	544 m
Outbuilding to North of Wardens Hall	II	565 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Christopher Willingale Doe listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St Christopher Willingale Doe is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1111257, first listed on 20 February 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of St Christopher Willingale Doe?

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