Grade I listed · Buckinghamshire

Old Church of St John the Baptist

Old Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Buckinghamshire, first listed on 22 December 1958. It is one of 132 Grade I entries among 5,867 listed buildings in Buckinghamshire; 17% of Buckinghamshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Old Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1124881
Date first listed	22 December 1958
Local planning authority	Buckinghamshire
Location	51.73100, -0.70140 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1124881

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Buckinghamshire will require for your works on Old Church of St John the Baptist, 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 Old Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Church Farmhouse	II	35 m
Parish Church of St John the Baptist	II	92 m
Liberty Family Memorial to North of Parish Church of St John the Baptist	II	94 m
Barn 70 Metres North of Church Farmhouse	II	94 m
Church Cottage	II	161 m
Prestwick Rushmere	II	219 m
The Old Cottage	II	230 m
Sunnycot and the Old Post House	II	241 m
The Lee War Memorial	II	279 m
Guild Cottage	II	287 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Old Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1124881, first listed on 22 December 1958. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Old Church of St John the Baptist?

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