Grade II* listed · East Suffolk

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II* listed building in East Suffolk, first listed on 16 March 1966. It is one of 237 Grade II* entries among 3,603 listed buildings in East Suffolk; 19% of East Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Mary the Virgin
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1030302
Date first listed16 March 1966
Local planning authorityEast Suffolk
Location52.14878, 1.22013 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1030302

Planning works on this listed building?

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

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 the Virgin

NameGradeDistance
Church HouseII62 m
Otley HouseII558 m
The ShrubberyII660 m
Nether HallII730 m
High HouseII*828 m
Rook Farm HouseII841 m
Baptist ChapelII908 m
Wood FarmhouseII931 m
Grange FarmhouseII931 m
The WeaversII973 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?
Yes. Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1030302, first listed on 16 March 1966. 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 the Virgin?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East Suffolk, 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.