Grade II listed · Wokingham

Lych Gate to the Church of St Paul

Lych Gate to the Church of St Paul is a Grade II listed building in Wokingham, first listed on 15 July 1987. It is one of 603 Grade II entries among 652 listed buildings in Wokingham; 87% of Wokingham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lych Gate to the Church of St Paul
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1118030
Date first listed	15 July 1987
Local planning authority	Wokingham
Location	51.41464, -0.84352 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1118030

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Lych Gate to the Church of St Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Paul	II*	54 m
Garden Wall to Road at No 40 Reading Road	II	204 m
W.a.d.e. Day Centre	II*	220 m
The Holt	II	226 m
Cottage in Garden Adjoining No 40 Reading Road on South West	II	226 m
West Lodge	II	329 m
Astwood House	II	346 m
41, the Terrace	II	361 m
39, the Terrace	II	379 m
37, the Terrace	II	386 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lych Gate to the Church of St Paul listed?

Yes. Lych Gate to the Church of St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1118030, first listed on 15 July 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lych Gate to the Church of St Paul?

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