Grade I listed · Rother

The Ruins of the Church of Grey Friars Monastery in the Grounds of Grey Friars

The Ruins of the Church of Grey Friars Monastery in the Grounds of Grey Friars is a Grade I listed building in Rother, first listed on 3 August 1961. It is one of 40 Grade I entries among 2,141 listed buildings in Rother; 5% of Rother’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Ruins of the Church of Grey Friars Monastery in the Grounds of Grey Friars
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1234450
Date first listed3 August 1961
Local planning authorityRother
Location50.92185, 0.71057 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1234450

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rother will require for your works on The Ruins of the Church of Grey Friars Monastery in the Grounds of Grey Friars, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ruins of the Church of Grey Friars Monastery in the Grounds of Grey Friars listed?
Yes. The Ruins of the Church of Grey Friars Monastery in the Grounds of Grey Friars is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1234450, first listed on 3 August 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Ruins of the Church of Grey Friars Monastery in the Grounds of Grey Friars?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Rother, 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.