Grade I listed · Stratford-on-Avon

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 22 September 1981. It is one of 65 Grade I entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 46% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1024351
Date first listed	22 September 1981
Local planning authority	Stratford-on-Avon
Location	52.07473, -1.51980 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1024351

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stratford-on-Avon will require for your works on Church of St Mary, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church, Row of 3 Headstones Dated 1755,1701 and 1703 Approximately 6 Metres South of East End of Nave	II	9 m
Parish Church, Gatepier and Wall to Right Approximately 15 Metres South	II	22 m
Parish Church, Gatepier and Wall to Left Approximately 15 Metres South	II	24 m
Compton Wynyates, Dovecote	II	42 m
Compton Wynyates, Garden Wall and 2 Gateways Approximately 10 Metres North	II	96 m
Compton Wynyates	I	110 m
Compton Pike	II	405 m
Windmill Hill Windmill	II	787 m
9, Winderton	II	1.3 km
Hay House	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1024351, first listed on 22 September 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Mary?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Stratford-on-Avon, 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.