Grade II* listed · Fenland

Church of St Giles

Church of St Giles is a Grade II* listed building in Fenland, first listed on 23 June 1952. It is one of 41 Grade II* entries among 648 listed buildings in Fenland; 8% of Fenland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Giles
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1125926
Date first listed	23 June 1952
Local planning authority	Fenland
Location	52.72709, 0.11179 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1125926

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Fenland will require for your works on Church of St Giles, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Church of St Giles

Name	Grade	Distance
Bell Tower, South East of Church of St Giles	I	35 m
Old Church House	II	69 m
Paget Hall	II	277 m
Kirkgate House	II	313 m
The Manor House	II	334 m
Barn, East of Manor House	II	442 m
Hannath Hall	II	1.9 km
The Shrubberies	II	2.0 km
The Laurels	II	2.1 km
Church of St James	II*	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Giles listed?

Yes. Church of St Giles is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1125926, first listed on 23 June 1952. 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 Giles?

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