Grade I listed · Breckland

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Breckland, first listed on 16 July 1958. It is one of 112 Grade I entries among 1,594 listed buildings in Breckland; 13% of Breckland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1306996
Date first listed	16 July 1958
Local planning authority	Breckland
Location	52.39600, 0.94439 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1306996

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Breckland will require for your works on Church of St John the Baptist, 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 Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Breckland House	II	69 m
Garboldisham War Memorial	II	169 m
Fox Inn	II	200 m
The Gothic House	II	241 m
Remains of Church of All Saints	II	247 m
The Grange	II	285 m
Jacques	II*	337 m
Mulberry Cottage	II	365 m
Pear Tree Cottage and Compton	II	367 m
Garboldisham Manor	II	946 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1306996, first listed on 16 July 1958. 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 John the Baptist?

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