Grade I listed · West Berkshire

Church of St Margaret

Church of St Margaret is a Grade I listed building in West Berkshire, first listed on 24 November 1966. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 1,889 listed buildings in West Berkshire; 11% of West Berkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Margaret
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1210997
Date first listed	24 November 1966
Local planning authority	West Berkshire
Location	51.51858, -1.34721 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1210997

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Berkshire will require for your works on Church of St Margaret, 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 Margaret

Name	Grade	Distance
Catmore Farm House	II*	27 m
Granary 30 Metres North West of Catmore Farmhouse	II	50 m
Tudor Cottage	II	1.3 km
Barn at North Stanmore Farm	II	2.3 km
Upper Farm House	II	2.5 km
Granary 25 Metres North West of Manor Farm House	II	2.6 km
The Old Rectory	II	2.6 km
Base of Cross in the Churchyard 5 Metres South of South Door to Church of All Saints	II	2.6 km
Church of All Saints	I	2.6 km
Coach House to North West of the Old Rectory	II	2.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Margaret listed?

Yes. Church of St Margaret is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1210997, first listed on 24 November 1966. 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 Margaret?

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