Grade I listed · Forest of Dean

Tower and Spire, Church of St Peter and St Paul

Tower and Spire, Church of St Peter and St Paul is a Grade I listed building in Forest of Dean, first listed on 4 July 1985. It is one of 25 Grade I entries among 1,486 listed buildings in Forest of Dean; 39% of Forest of Dean’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTower and Spire, Church of St Peter and St Paul
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1299161
Date first listed4 July 1985
Local planning authorityForest of Dean
Location51.82317, -2.41180 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1299161

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Forest of Dean will require for your works on Tower and Spire, Church of St Peter and St Paul, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Tower and Spire, Church of St Peter and St Paul

NameGradeDistance
Powell Monument in Churchyard, About 5 Metres North of North West Corner of Tower, Church of St Peter and St PaulII10 m
Wintle Monument in Churchyard, About 4 Metres South of Tower, Church of St Peter and St PaulII12 m
Wintle Monument in Churchyard, About 5 Metres South of Tower, Church of St Peter and St PaulII13 m
Thomas Monument in Churchyard, About 11 Metres North of North West Corner of Tower, Church of St Peter and St PaulII13 m
Selwyn Monument in Churchyard About 7.5 Metres North of North Porch, Church of St Peter and St PaulII14 m
Gardiner Monument in Churchyard About 6 Metres North of Tower, Church of St Peter and St PaulII14 m
Wintle Monument in Churchyard, About 6 1/2 Metres South of Tower, Church of St Peter and St PaulII15 m
Fryer Monument, in Churchyard, About 6 Metres South East of South East Corner of Tower, Church of St Peter and St PaulII16 m
Powell Monument in Churchyard About 9 Metres North of Tower, Church of St Peter and St PaulII16 m
Badger Monument, in Churchyard About 8 1/2 Metres North West of North Porch, Church of St Peter and St PaulII16 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower and Spire, Church of St Peter and St Paul listed?
Yes. Tower and Spire, Church of St Peter and St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1299161, first listed on 4 July 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Tower and Spire, Church of St Peter and St Paul?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Forest of Dean, 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.