Grade II* listed · Windsor and Maidenhead

1881 Chapel at Convent of St John the Baptist

1881 Chapel at Convent of St John the Baptist is a Grade II* listed building in Windsor and Maidenhead, first listed on 2 October 1975. It is one of 71 Grade II* entries among 956 listed buildings in Windsor and Maidenhead; 44% of Windsor and Maidenhead’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	1881 Chapel at Convent of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1380282
Date first listed	2 October 1975
Local planning authority	Windsor and Maidenhead
Location	51.47658, -0.63071 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1380282

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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 1881 Chapel at Convent of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Convent of St John the Baptist	II	73 m
St Annes House Convent of St John the Baptist	II	175 m
Meryton House (Formerly Clewer Manor)	II	285 m
Wall to Front of Clewer Manor	II	297 m
Dedworth and Clewer War Memorial	II	307 m
160 and 162, Clewer Hill Road	II	511 m
Dale House	II	721 m
Parkwell Cottage	II	723 m
The Stag and Hounds Public House and Adjoining Cottage	II	841 m
Front Wall Gateway to Edgeworth House	II	967 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 1881 Chapel at Convent of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. 1881 Chapel at Convent of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1380282, first listed on 2 October 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 1881 Chapel at Convent of St John the Baptist?

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