Grade II listed · Southwark

Roman Catholic Church of the Most Precious Blood, Presbytery, Forecourt Walls and Shrine

Roman Catholic Church of the Most Precious Blood, Presbytery, Forecourt Walls and Shrine is a Grade II listed building in Southwark, first listed on 17 April 2014. It is one of 874 Grade II entries among 908 listed buildings in Southwark; 97% of Southwark’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Roman Catholic Church of the Most Precious Blood, Presbytery, Forecourt Walls and Shrine
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1418445
Date first listed	17 April 2014
Local planning authority	Southwark
Location	51.50409, -0.09396 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1418445

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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 Roman Catholic Church of the Most Precious Blood, Presbytery, Forecourt Walls and Shrine

Name	Grade	Distance
59 and 61, Union Street	II	53 m
49, Southwark Street	II	57 m
62 and 64, Union Street	II	64 m
51 and 53, Southwark Street	II	67 m
31-37, Union Street	II	80 m
Wiltshire House, Maidstone Buildings	II	96 m
Mosaic Roundel at Octavia House	II	100 m
55-59, Thrale Street	II	106 m
Redcross Cottages	II	115 m
Cromwell Building Numbers 5-24 and Attached Railings	II	119 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of the Most Precious Blood, Presbytery, Forecourt Walls and Shrine listed?

Yes. Roman Catholic Church of the Most Precious Blood, Presbytery, Forecourt Walls and Shrine is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1418445, first listed on 17 April 2014. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Roman Catholic Church of the Most Precious Blood, Presbytery, Forecourt Walls and Shrine?

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