Grade II listed · Camden

Lych Gate to the West of Church of St Giles in the Fields

Lych Gate to the West of Church of St Giles in the Fields is a Grade II listed building in Camden, first listed on 14 May 1974. It is one of 1,744 Grade II entries among 1,954 listed buildings in Camden; 24% of Camden’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lych Gate to the West of Church of St Giles in the Fields
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1245865
Date first listed	14 May 1974
Local planning authority	Camden
Location	51.51532, -0.12876 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1245865

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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 Lych Gate to the West of Church of St Giles in the Fields

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Giles in the Fields	I	25 m
St Giles Vestry Rooms and Attached Wall with Lamp South West of Church	II	25 m
6, Flitcroft Street	II	28 m
Elms Lester Painting Rooms	II	30 m
5, Denmark Street	II	33 m
27, Denmark Street	II	34 m
26, Denmark Street	II	36 m
No 6 Denmark Street	II*	38 m
59, St Giles High Street	II	41 m
No 7 Denmark Street	II*	45 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lych Gate to the West of Church of St Giles in the Fields listed?

Yes. Lych Gate to the West of Church of St Giles in the Fields is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1245865, first listed on 14 May 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lych Gate to the West of Church of St Giles in the Fields?

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