Grade II listed · Uttlesford

Lychgate and Boundary Wall to Church of St Mary

Lychgate and Boundary Wall to Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Uttlesford, first listed on 17 October 1983. It is one of 3,481 Grade II entries among 3,721 listed buildings in Uttlesford; 73% of Uttlesford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lychgate and Boundary Wall to Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1141956
Date first listed	17 October 1983
Local planning authority	Uttlesford
Location	51.83774, 0.31176 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1141956

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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 Lychgate and Boundary Wall to Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of St Mary	I	34 m
Pump Approximately 5 Metres South East of Number 2	II	42 m
Near Mount	II	46 m
1, 2, 3	II	49 m
The Hall	II	51 m
The Maltings	II	108 m
Barn 100 Metres South West of the Hall	II	150 m
Water Hall	II	288 m
The Poplars	II	329 m
The Pound House	II	776 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lychgate and Boundary Wall to Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Lychgate and Boundary Wall to Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1141956, first listed on 17 October 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lychgate and Boundary Wall to Church of St Mary?

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