Grade II listed · Stratford-on-Avon

Tower of Former Church of St Thomas a Becket

Tower of Former Church of St Thomas a Becket is a Grade II listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 2 August 1972. It is one of 3,105 Grade II entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 35% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tower of Former Church of St Thomas a Becket
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1382590
Date first listed	2 August 1972
Local planning authority	Stratford-on-Avon
Location	52.14121, -1.61358 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1382590

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 Tower of Former Church of St Thomas a Becket

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of the Holy Trinity and St Thomas of Canterbury	II	282 m
Nelson House	II	368 m
Ivy House	II	462 m
Post Office	II	472 m
Ettington Hall	II	549 m
Friends' Meeting House	II*	625 m
Nos 1, 2 and 3, Broad Close	II	633 m
Manor House Including Attached Barn and Stable	II	647 m
Dairy Farmhouse Including Attached Farm Buildings	II	655 m
Saracen'S Well	II	687 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tower of Former Church of St Thomas a Becket listed?

Yes. Tower of Former Church of St Thomas a Becket is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1382590, first listed on 2 August 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tower of Former Church of St Thomas a Becket?

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