Grade II listed · Epping Forest

Chapel of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Chigwell Convent

Chapel of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Chigwell Convent is a Grade II listed building in Epping Forest, first listed on 19 June 2020. It is one of 1,241 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Epping Forest; 98% of Epping Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChapel of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Chigwell Convent
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1470207
Date first listed19 June 2020
Local planning authorityEpping Forest
Location51.60973, 0.06416 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1470207

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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 Chapel of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Chigwell Convent

NameGradeDistance
Chigwell Manor House (Convent of the Sacred Heart)II25 m
Forecourt Piers, Gateway and Railings to North West of Chigwell Manor HouseII53 m
Great West HatchII345 m
Little West HatchII400 m
Chigwell Golf ClubhouseII557 m
Broomhill House and Broomhill CottageII754 m
Flint CottageII935 m
Chigwell LodgeII1.0 km
Ten Mile CottageII1.0 km
Oak CottageII1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapel of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Chigwell Convent listed?
Yes. Chapel of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Chigwell Convent is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1470207, first listed on 19 June 2020. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Chapel of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, Chigwell Convent?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Epping Forest, 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.