Grade I listed · East Lindsey

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury 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 Thomas of Canterbury
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1204944
Date first listed	3 February 1967
Local planning authority	East Lindsey
Location	53.24531, 0.26994 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1204944

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Lindsey 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 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 of Canterbury

Name	Grade	Distance
Cross in Churchyard of Church of St Thomas of Canterbury	II	17 m
Field House	II	511 m
Wexham Farm	II	1.1 km
Church of St Helen	II	1.2 km
The Rectory	II	1.2 km
Cross Shaft in Churchyard on South Side of Church	II	1.3 km
Church of St Andrew	II	1.3 km
Cross in Churchyard, South Side	II	2.0 km
Church of St Margaret	I	2.0 km
Warehouse at Huttoft Mill	II	2.2 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 I listed building, list entry number 1204944, 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 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 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.