Grade I listed · Huntingdonshire

Parish Church of St James

Parish Church of St James is a Grade I listed building in Huntingdonshire, first listed on 28 January 1958. It is one of 62 Grade I entries among 2,213 listed buildings in Huntingdonshire; 12% of Huntingdonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St James
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1330478
Date first listed	28 January 1958
Local planning authority	Huntingdonshire
Location	52.34179, -0.34627 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1330478

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Huntingdonshire will require for your works on Parish Church of St James, 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 Parish Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
2, Stow Road	II	66 m
Spaldwick War Memorial	II	115 m
The Green	II	118 m
Hazel Cottage	II	157 m
The George	II*	164 m
Kings Croft	II	181 m
The Gables	II	205 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	219 m
Barn to East of Spaldwick Manor House	II	236 m
Beech House	II	241 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St James listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1330478, first listed on 28 January 1958. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of St James?

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