Grade I listed · West Berkshire

St Thomas' Church

St Thomas' Church is a Grade I listed building in West Berkshire, first listed on 11 July 1983. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 1,889 listed buildings in West Berkshire; 28% of West Berkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSt Thomas' Church
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1321841
Date first listed11 July 1983
Local planning authorityWest Berkshire
Location51.46974, -1.43907 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1321841

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Berkshire will require for your works on St Thomas' Church, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is St Thomas' Church listed?
Yes. St Thomas' Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1321841, first listed on 11 July 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to St Thomas' Church?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Berkshire, 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.