Grade II* listed · Herefordshire, County of

Roman Catholic Church of St Francis Xavier

Roman Catholic Church of St Francis Xavier is a Grade II* listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 10 June 1952. It is one of 356 Grade II* entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 2% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Roman Catholic Church of St Francis Xavier
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1297462
Date first listed	10 June 1952
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.05514, -2.71689 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1297462

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Roman Catholic Church of St Francis Xavier

Name	Grade	Distance
Post Office and Attached Railings	II	19 m
Presbytery to the Roman Catholic Church of St Francis Xavier	II	22 m
15-18, Broad Street	II	25 m
13 and 14, Broad Street	II	33 m
24 and 25, Church Street	II	42 m
23, Church Street	II	43 m
26-27, Church Street	II	49 m
28 and 29, Church Street	II	52 m
19a, Church Street	II	59 m
30 and 31, Church Street	II	60 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of St Francis Xavier listed?

Yes. Roman Catholic Church of St Francis Xavier is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1297462, first listed on 10 June 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Roman Catholic Church of St Francis Xavier?

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