Greyfriars
On the list as Christchurch Steeple
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Greyfriars
Greyfriars, listed as Christchurch Steeple, is one of 24 Grade II* listed buildings in Coventry and about 22,127 in England. It was among the first 56 buildings in Coventry to be listed, on 5 February 1955. Within 400 metres are 7 more Grade I buildings and 55 other listed buildings.
HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1076628↗Grade II* is for particularly important buildings of more than special interest, about 5.8% of all listed buildings in England. Listing protects the whole building, inside and out: changes need listed building consent from the council.
Make it a walk: 5 listed buildings in about 10 minutes
Coventry · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1GreyfriarsStart here
- 2
Ford's HospitalGrade I · 0.1 mi on - 3
Kirby HouseGrade II* · 0.1 mi on - 4
St Mary's GuildhallGrade I · 0.1 mi on - 5
Holy Trinity ChurchGrade I · 0.1 mi on
9 more listed buildings within 150 metres
Grade I and II* ones open their own page; Grade II ones open the official list entry.
Grade I and II* houses near Coventry
Within 25 miles, with a photo.
Questions about Greyfriars
Is Greyfriars listed?
Yes. Christchurch Steeple is listed Grade II* on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1076628), first listed on 5 February 1955.
Can you visit Greyfriars?
Many listed buildings are private homes; this one can be seen from the street.
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