Grade II* listed · Test Valley

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is a Grade II* listed building in Test Valley, first listed on 27 September 1984. It is one of 98 Grade II* entries among 2,087 listed buildings in Test Valley; 39% of Test Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Thomas of Canterbury
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1156218
Date first listed27 September 1984
Local planning authorityTest Valley
Location51.27020, -1.52249 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1156218

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Test Valley will require for your works on Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, 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 Thomas of Canterbury

NameGradeDistance
Lower Green FarmhouseII516 m
Thirground CottageII648 m
The Cricketer'S ArmsII797 m
Hatherden Manor FarmhouseII1.8 km
Little ThatchII1.8 km
Elmtree Cottage HedgerowsII2.2 km
Hatherden CottageII2.3 km
Hatherden HouseII2.3 km
SchoolII2.3 km
ChristchurchII2.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Thomas of Canterbury listed?
Yes. Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1156218, first listed on 27 September 1984. 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 Thomas of Canterbury?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Test Valley, 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.