Grade I listed · Swindon

Parish Church of St John and St Helen

Parish Church of St John and St Helen is a Grade I listed building in Swindon, first listed on 26 January 1955. It is one of 14 Grade I entries among 663 listed buildings in Swindon; 3% of Swindon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St John and St Helen
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1355917
Date first listed	26 January 1955
Local planning authority	Swindon
Location	51.52107, -1.80307 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1355917

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Swindon will require for your works on Parish Church of St John and St Helen, 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 John and St Helen

Name	Grade	Distance
Tomb of Thomas Washbourne	II	23 m
Wroughton House	II*	58 m
Wall to Churchyard and Street, East and South of Wroughton House	II	65 m
Ivery House	II	66 m
Ornamental Garden Table About 30 Yards East of Ivery House	II	86 m
The Lodge	II	184 m
Elcombe Hall	II	379 m
The White Hart	II	503 m
20, High Street	II	521 m
Post Office	II	552 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St John and St Helen listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St John and St Helen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1355917, first listed on 26 January 1955. 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 John and St Helen?

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