Grade I listed · East Lindsey

Church of St Leonard

Church of St Leonard is a Grade I listed building in East Lindsey, first listed on 3 February 1967. It is one of 79 Grade I entries among 1,459 listed buildings in East Lindsey; 13% of East Lindsey’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Leonard
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1168707
Date first listed	3 February 1967
Local planning authority	East Lindsey
Location	53.25572, 0.05125 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1168707

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Lindsey will require for your works on Church of St Leonard, 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 Leonard

Name	Grade	Distance
Cross on South Side of Churchyard of Church of St Leonard	II	34 m
School House	II	72 m
Thatched Cottage	II	152 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	402 m
South Ormsby Hall	II*	422 m
Gates and Screen, South Ormsby Hall	II	430 m
Stables and Gate Piers to South Ormsby Hall	II	444 m
Walled Garden at South Ormsby Hall	II	469 m
Massingberd Arms	II	634 m
Church of St Philip	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Leonard listed?

Yes. Church of St Leonard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1168707, first listed on 3 February 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 Leonard?

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