Grade II listed · Rushcliffe

Lychgate at Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Helena

Lychgate at Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Helena is a Grade II listed building in Rushcliffe, first listed on 12 October 1987. It is one of 621 Grade II entries among 678 listed buildings in Rushcliffe; 67% of Rushcliffe’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lychgate at Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Helena
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1242474
Date first listed	12 October 1987
Local planning authority	Rushcliffe
Location	52.83314, -1.21814 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1242474

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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 Lychgate at Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Helena

Name	Grade	Distance
Sundial in Churchyard of Church of St Helena, Single Metre South of the Chancel	II	42 m
Church of St Helena	II*	43 m
The Old Rectory	II	63 m
55, Main Street	II	168 m
Kingston Fields Farmhouse and Workshops	II	1.9 km
Church House	II	2.4 km
Old Hall Farmhouse and Old Hall Squash Club	II	2.4 km
Church of St Mary	I	2.4 km
Chest Tomb Single Metre East of the Chancel of Church of St Mary	II	2.4 km
1 and 3, Brookside	II	2.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Lychgate at Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Helena listed?

Yes. Lychgate at Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Helena is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1242474, first listed on 12 October 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lychgate at Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Helena?

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