Grade II listed · Harrow

Lych Gate to Parish Church of St Mary

Lych Gate to Parish Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Harrow, first listed on 25 May 1983. It is one of 265 Grade II entries among 289 listed buildings in Harrow; 49% of Harrow’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lych Gate to Parish Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1286339
Date first listed	25 May 1983
Local planning authority	Harrow
Location	51.57379, -0.33708 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1286339

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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 Parish Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Church House	II	22 m
Speech Room (Harrow School)	II*	33 m
Grave of Thomas Port, 12 Yards West of South Porch of the Parish Church of St Mary	II	38 m
Harrow School War Memorial Building, Memorial Shrine, Ceremonial Staircase and Retaining Wall	II*	39 m
Parish Church of St Mary	I	45 m
The Old Schools, Harrow School	I	53 m
New Schools	II	64 m
Gates and Garden Wall to the Grove Fronting Road	II	66 m
The Art School	II	73 m
Harrow School Chapel	II*	73 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lych Gate to Parish Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Lych Gate to Parish Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1286339, first listed on 25 May 1983. 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 Parish Church of St Mary?

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