Grade II listed · St Albans

Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, and associated gate piers and railings

Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, and associated gate piers and railings is a Grade II listed building in St Albans, first listed on 30 May 2017. It is one of 786 Grade II entries among 834 listed buildings in St Albans; 100% of St Albans’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, and associated gate piers and railings
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1430712
Date first listed30 May 2017
Local planning authoritySt Albans
Location51.81629, -0.35903 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1430712

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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 Our Lady of Lourdes, and associated gate piers and railings

NameGradeDistance
Parish Church of St NicholasII*99 m
War MemorialII141 m
66, 68 68A and 70, High StreetII160 m
72 and 72a, High StreetII172 m
The Cross Keys Public HouseII178 m
41, High StreetII185 m
Wellington HouseII192 m
Bowers HouseII*201 m
Church Farm CottageII202 m
Tollgate CottageII223 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, and associated gate piers and railings listed?
Yes. Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, and associated gate piers and railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1430712, first listed on 30 May 2017. 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 Our Lady of Lourdes, and associated gate piers and railings?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from St Albans, 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.