Grade I listed · Braintree

Church of St Gregory and St George

Church of St Gregory and St George is a Grade I listed building in Braintree, first listed on 21 June 1962. It is one of 67 Grade I entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 11% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Gregory and St George
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1232662
Date first listed21 June 1962
Local planning authorityBraintree
Location52.08414, 0.64423 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1232662

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Gregory and St George

NameGradeDistance
Pentlow HallII*103 m
The Garden Cottage and Adjoining Wall Enclosing Rear GardenII126 m
Stables Approximately 50 Metres North West of Pentlow HallII150 m
Pentlow Hall FarmhouseII151 m
Barn Approximately 40 Metres South West of Pentlow Hall FarmhouseII191 m
Pentlow Mill and Mill House Including Wall to Left of BuildingII348 m
Pentlow Street FarmhouseII*825 m
Pentlow Street Cottages Including Railings to Number 1 and Wall to Number 2II885 m
Barn to Rear and Approximately 15 Metres South West of Numbers 1 and 2 Pentlow Street CottagesII903 m
Byre to South East of Previous ItemII917 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Gregory and St George listed?
Yes. Church of St Gregory and St George is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1232662, first listed on 21 June 1962. 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 Gregory and St George?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Braintree, 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.