Grade I listed · East Hertfordshire

Parish Church of St James the Great

Parish Church of St James the Great is a Grade I listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 22 February 1967. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 18% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St James the Great
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1213947
Date first listed	22 February 1967
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.84869, 0.14154 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1213947

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire will require for your works on Parish Church of St James the Great, 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 Parish Church of St James the Great

Name	Grade	Distance
5 Monuments on South of Parish Church of St James the Great	II	22 m
Lych Gate at Parish Church (20 Metres North East of Chancel)	II	31 m
Barn at Thorley Hall (25 Metres South West of House)	II	52 m
Thorley Hall	II*	84 m
Aisled Barn at Thorley Hall 60 Metres North of House	II*	88 m
Pump at Thorley Hall 8 Metres North North East of Kitchen Yard	II	94 m
Garden Walls and Garden Shed Adjoining 17 Metres North North East of Kitchen Yard	II	103 m
Stone Hall, and Garden Pump	II	520 m
The Old Thatch	II	755 m
Crowscroft	II	809 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St James the Great listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St James the Great is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1213947, first listed on 22 February 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of St James the Great?

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