Grade II listed · Lewes

Baptistry to the Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel

Baptistry to the Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel is a Grade II listed building in Lewes, first listed on 3 February 1977. It is one of 1,180 Grade II entries among 1,270 listed buildings in Lewes; 37% of Lewes’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBaptistry to the Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1267514
Date first listed3 February 1977
Local planning authorityLewes
Location50.96268, -0.09514 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1267514

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lewes will require for your works on Baptistry to the Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Baptistry to the Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel listed?
Yes. Baptistry to the Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1267514, first listed on 3 February 1977. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Baptistry to the Strict and Particular Baptist Chapel?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Lewes, 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.