Church of St James the Greater
Church of St James the Greater is a Grade II* listed building in Leicester, first listed on 15 January 1988. It is one of 36 Grade II* entries among 395 listed buildings in Leicester; 65% of Leicester’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Church of St James the Greater |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1361037 |
| Date first listed | 15 January 1988 |
| Local planning authority | Leicester |
| Location | 52.62417, -1.11470 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1361037 |
Planning works on this listed building?
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What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
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 James the Greater
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 172 and 174, London Road | II | 211 m |
| 170, London Road | II | 226 m |
| Lodges and Gates North East of War Memorial | II* | 360 m |
| Former Stoneygate School | II | 398 m |
| The Arch of Remembrance | I | 467 m |
| 18 and 20, Linton Street | II | 471 m |
| The Firs | II | 478 m |
| De Montfort Hall | II | 503 m |
| 146-154, Upper New Walk | II | 515 m |
| White House | II | 533 m |