Religious Building

Abbey Church and Minor Basilica of St Gregory the Great and the north cloister, Downside Abbey

Grade I

A place of worship with historical and architectural significance.

This religious building is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade I listed building, it is considered to be of exceptional interest - only 2.5% of all listed buildings achieve this status. It has been protected for 40 years.

Heritage Expansion

Listed during an era when the criteria for protection expanded to include more vernacular and industrial heritage.

Building Type

Religious Building

Listed Since

25 June 1986

List Entry

1058633

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What is a Listed Building?

Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

  • Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
  • Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
  • Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)
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