Grade II listed · Canterbury

Christ Church University Music Centre (Former Church of St Gregory the Great)

Christ Church University Music Centre (Former Church of St Gregory the Great) is a Grade II listed building in Canterbury, first listed on 7 September 1973. It is one of 1,740 Grade II entries among 1,882 listed buildings in Canterbury; 31% of Canterbury’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChrist Church University Music Centre (Former Church of St Gregory the Great)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1241372
Date first listed7 September 1973
Local planning authorityCanterbury
Location51.28177, 1.08889 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1241372

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Christ Church University Music Centre (Former Church of St Gregory the Great)

NameGradeDistance
Ruins to East of Coleridge HouseII207 m
The Royal Dragoon Public HouseII214 m
46, Broad StreetII235 m
Coleridge HouseII238 m
1, Military RoadII239 m
Building Adjoining No 1 to the LeftII246 m
41 and 42, Broad StreetII249 m
Broad Street HouseII249 m
39 and 40, Broad StreetII252 m
37a and 38, Broad StreetII254 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Christ Church University Music Centre (Former Church of St Gregory the Great) listed?
Yes. Christ Church University Music Centre (Former Church of St Gregory the Great) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1241372, first listed on 7 September 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Christ Church University Music Centre (Former Church of St Gregory the Great)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Canterbury, 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.