Grade II listed · Newcastle-under-Lyme

Church of St Thomas

Church of St Thomas is a Grade II listed building in Newcastle-under-Lyme, first listed on 22 April 1988. It is one of 340 Grade II entries among 367 listed buildings in Newcastle-under-Lyme; 77% of Newcastle-under-Lyme’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Thomas
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1294760
Date first listed	22 April 1988
Local planning authority	Newcastle-under-Lyme
Location	53.08398, -2.24300 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1294760

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle-under-Lyme will require for your works on Church of St Thomas, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Church of St Thomas

Name	Grade	Distance
Harecastle tunnel portals and attached retaining wall	II	107 m
Trent and Mersey Canal milepost opposite Harecastle Tunnel portals	II	129 m
Bourne Cottage	II	155 m
Bridge Number 131, Trent and Mersey Canal	II	166 m
Tower at NGR. SJ 84025407	II	206 m
War Memorial	II	295 m
North Portal of Harecastle Railway Tunnel (North)	II	342 m
South Portal of Harecastle Railway Tunnel (North)	II	503 m
Trent and Mersey Canal Bridge Over Macclesfield Canal	II	552 m
Wood Shutt Farmhouse	II	619 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Thomas listed?

Yes. Church of St Thomas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1294760, first listed on 22 April 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Thomas?

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