Grade II listed · Bexley

Walls Surrounding and to West and South West of Parish Church of St James and Gatepiers and Gates to West of Church

Walls Surrounding and to West and South West of Parish Church of St James and Gatepiers and Gates to West of Church is a Grade II listed building in Bexley, first listed on 17 December 1980. It is one of 99 Grade II entries among 114 listed buildings in Bexley; 32% of Bexley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Walls Surrounding and to West and South West of Parish Church of St James and Gatepiers and Gates to West of Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1359414
Date first listed	17 December 1980
Local planning authority	Bexley
Location	51.42542, 0.13292 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1359414

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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.

Listed buildings near Walls Surrounding and to West and South West of Parish Church of St James and Gatepiers and Gates to West of Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of St James	II	21 m
Tomb of Frances Madocks to South Side of Parish Church of St James	II	29 m
Two Chest Tombs to East Side of Parish Church of St James	II	41 m
North Cray War Memorial	II	44 m
Five Arch Bridge	II	199 m
Dower House	II	526 m
Cray Hall	II	624 m
Number 152 (Rose Cottage) and Number 154	II	688 m
Loring Hall	II	756 m
Granary at Little Mascal Farm	II	901 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Walls Surrounding and to West and South West of Parish Church of St James and Gatepiers and Gates to West of Church listed?

Yes. Walls Surrounding and to West and South West of Parish Church of St James and Gatepiers and Gates to West of Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1359414, first listed on 17 December 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Walls Surrounding and to West and South West of Parish Church of St James and Gatepiers and Gates to West of Church?

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