Grade I listed · West Lancashire

Church of St Thomas the Martyr

Church of St Thomas the Martyr is a Grade I listed building in West Lancashire, first listed on 7 January 1952. It is one of 6 Grade I entries among 511 listed buildings in West Lancashire; 1% of West Lancashire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Thomas the Martyr
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1201666
Date first listed	7 January 1952
Local planning authority	West Lancashire
Location	53.54044, -2.72106 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1201666

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Lancashire will require for your works on Church of St Thomas the Martyr, 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 Thomas the Martyr

Name	Grade	Distance
Stone Piers with Iron Lamp at Foot of Steps to Churchyard, St Thomas the Martyr	II	31 m
Conservative Club	II	32 m
Up Holland Priory Remains	II	40 m
Priory House	II	40 m
57 and 59, School Lane	II	57 m
Derby House	II	59 m
The Owl Inn	II	69 m
29 and 31, School Lane	II	86 m
Wesleyan Methodist Chapel and School	II	103 m
Former Old Dog Inn	II	148 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Thomas the Martyr listed?

Yes. Church of St Thomas the Martyr is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1201666, first listed on 7 January 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 Thomas the Martyr?

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