Religious Building
CHURCH OF ST MATTHEW
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 II* listed building, it is considered particularly important and of more than special interest - representing the top 5.8% of listed buildings. It has been protected for 43 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
11 July 1983
List Entry
1384453
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Nearby Listed Buildings
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%)