Grade I listed · North East Lincolnshire

Grimsby Minster, formerly the Church of St James

Grimsby Minster, formerly the Church of St James is a Grade I listed building in North East Lincolnshire, first listed on 6 June 1951. It is one of 12 Grade I entries among 231 listed buildings in North East Lincolnshire; 0% of North East Lincolnshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGrimsby Minster, formerly the Church of St James
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1379386
Date first listed6 June 1951
Local planning authorityNorth East Lincolnshire
Location53.56385, -0.08939 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1379386

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North East Lincolnshire will require for your works on Grimsby Minster, formerly the Church of St James, 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 Grimsby Minster, formerly the Church of St James

NameGradeDistance
Cross base approximately 10 metres south of church of St JamesII25 m
The White Hart Public HouseII60 m
17, 19 and 21 Bethlehem StreetII87 m
The Pestle and Mortar Public HouseII126 m
The Tivoli TavernII140 m
Yarborough HotelII141 m
Pettits ButchersII164 m
St Marys Chambers and Attached Railings and GatesII175 m
37 Bethlehem StreetII176 m
39 Bethlehem StreetII184 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grimsby Minster, formerly the Church of St James listed?
Yes. Grimsby Minster, formerly the Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1379386, first listed on 6 June 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Grimsby Minster, formerly the 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 North East Lincolnshire, 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.