Grade I listed · Winchester

Church of St James Without the Priory Gate

Church of St James Without the Priory Gate is a Grade I listed building in Winchester, first listed on 6 March 1967. It is one of 64 Grade I entries among 2,260 listed buildings in Winchester; 18% of Winchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James Without the Priory Gate
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1167160
Date first listed	6 March 1967
Local planning authority	Winchester
Location	50.87391, -1.11174 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1167160

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Winchester will require for your works on Church of St James Without the Priory Gate, 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 Church of St James Without the Priory Gate

Name	Grade	Distance
The Lodge	II	22 m
20, High Street	II	33 m
Pump	II	34 m
22 and 24, West Street	II	36 m
House North of the Lodge	II	38 m
18, High Street	II	39 m
20 and 20b, High Street	II	40 m
23, West Street	II	41 m
17 and 19, High Street	II	43 m
16 and 16a, High Street	II	46 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James Without the Priory Gate listed?

Yes. Church of St James Without the Priory Gate is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1167160, first listed on 6 March 1967. 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 Without the Priory Gate?

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