Grade I listed · East Staffordshire

Church of St Modwen

Church of St Modwen is a Grade I listed building in East Staffordshire, first listed on 24 March 1950. It is one of 11 Grade I entries among 897 listed buildings in East Staffordshire; 0% of East Staffordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Modwen
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1214046
Date first listed	24 March 1950
Local planning authority	East Staffordshire
Location	52.80143, -1.62916 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1214046

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Staffordshire will require for your works on Church of St Modwen, 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 Modwen

Name	Grade	Distance
Gates, Railings and Piers on West Side of Churchyard of Church of St Modwen	II*	41 m
1, FRIAR'S WALK (See details for further address information)	II	42 m
2, Friars Walk	II	47 m
12, Market Place	II	47 m
Burton upon Trent Market Hall	II	54 m
Assembly Rooms	II	70 m
The Manor and former coach house	II	103 m
The Abbey	II*	106 m
Andresey Bridge	II	163 m
1, Lichfield Street	II	165 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Modwen listed?

Yes. Church of St Modwen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1214046, first listed on 24 March 1950. 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 Modwen?

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