Grade II* listed · Fenland

Church of St James

Church of St James 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 James
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1125956
Date first listed	23 June 1952
Local planning authority	Fenland
Location	52.71182, 0.13061 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1125956

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Fenland will require for your works on Church of St James, 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 James

Name	Grade	Distance
War Memorial in Churchyard South of Church of St James	II	27 m
Priory House	II	442 m
The Laurels	II	466 m
Newton House Farmhouse	II	515 m
The Shrubberies	II	1.0 km
Kirkgate House	II	2.0 km
Barn, East of Manor House	II	2.0 km
The Manor House	II	2.1 km
Bell Tower, South East of Church of St Giles	I	2.1 km
Church of St Giles	II*	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James listed?

Yes. Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1125956, 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 James?

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.