Grade I listed · Coventry

Medieval Basement Below Site of 38 and 39 Bayley Street

Medieval Basement Below Site of 38 and 39 Bayley Street is a Grade I listed building in Coventry, first listed on 5 February 1955. It is one of 19 Grade I entries among 308 listed buildings in Coventry; 1% of Coventry’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMedieval Basement Below Site of 38 and 39 Bayley Street
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1116387
Date first listed5 February 1955
Local planning authorityCoventry
Location52.40765, -1.50660 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1116387

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Coventry will require for your works on Medieval Basement Below Site of 38 and 39 Bayley Street, 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 Medieval Basement Below Site of 38 and 39 Bayley Street

NameGradeDistance
Draper'S HallII*32 m
St Mary'S HallI85 m
Medieval Basement on Site of Old Star InnII*93 m
The CottageII*99 m
Ruined Cathedral Church of St MichaelI102 m
The Council HouseII104 m
23 Bayley LaneII107 m
Cathedral of St MichaelI108 m
Coventry Civic Centre 2II116 m
9 Hay LaneII130 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Medieval Basement Below Site of 38 and 39 Bayley Street listed?
Yes. Medieval Basement Below Site of 38 and 39 Bayley Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1116387, first listed on 5 February 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Medieval Basement Below Site of 38 and 39 Bayley Street?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Coventry, 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.