Grade II listed · Leicester

Church of the Martyrs

Church of the Martyrs is a Grade II listed building in Leicester, first listed on 9 January 2003. It is one of 345 Grade II entries among 395 listed buildings in Leicester; 91% of Leicester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of the Martyrs
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1350379
Date first listed9 January 2003
Local planning authorityLeicester
Location52.62893, -1.15077 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1350379

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Leicester will require for your works on Church of the Martyrs, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Church of the Martyrs listed?
Yes. Church of the Martyrs is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1350379, first listed on 9 January 2003. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of the Martyrs?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Leicester, 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.