Grade I listed · Herefordshire, County of

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 2 September 1966. It is one of 125 Grade I entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 20% of Herefordshire, County of’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	1349866
Date first listed	2 September 1966
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	52.08132, -2.88110 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1349866

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of 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
Byford Court	II*	82 m
Dovecote About 40 Metres West of Byford Court	II	131 m
Fallsbrook Farmhouse	II	180 m
Reading Room Cottage and Lower Farmhouse	II	182 m
Townsend	II	228 m
The Old Pavilion	II	500 m
Lower House Farmhouse	II	536 m
Milestone at So 403430	II	613 m
The Stables, Garnons	II	905 m
Lower Terrace and Gate Piers, Garnons	II	915 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 1349866, first listed on 2 September 1966. 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 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.