Grade II listed · Guildford

Lychgate to Church of St James

Lychgate to Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in Guildford, first listed on 21 May 1985. It is one of 1,015 Grade II entries among 1,088 listed buildings in Guildford; 55% of Guildford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lychgate to Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1377795
Date first listed	21 May 1985
Local planning authority	Guildford
Location	51.21912, -0.46384 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1377795

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Lychgate to Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
Shere War Memorial	II	9 m
Little Besides House and Pantrys	II	24 m
Haven Cottage the Cottage	II	24 m
Sayers	II	35 m
Rookery Nook Shere Pottery Shop	II	38 m
Grove Cottage Old Way Cottage Pantylla Stream Cottage	II	43 m
Vaughans	II	53 m
The Church of St James	I	57 m
Chest Tomb 1 Yard North of North Wall of Church of St James	II	63 m
Duncombe Vault 1 1/2 Feet East of Church of St James	II	79 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lychgate to Church of St James listed?

Yes. Lychgate to Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1377795, first listed on 21 May 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lychgate to Church of St James?

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