Grade II listed · South Norfolk

Remains of Church of St Mary, Thorpe Parva

Remains of Church of St Mary, Thorpe Parva is a Grade II listed building in South Norfolk, first listed on 7 December 1959. It is one of 2,709 Grade II entries among 2,962 listed buildings in South Norfolk; 15% of South Norfolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Remains of Church of St Mary, Thorpe Parva
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1050243
Date first listed	7 December 1959
Local planning authority	South Norfolk
Location	52.36665, 1.17260 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1050243

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Remains of Church of St Mary, Thorpe Parva

Name	Grade	Distance
Kitchen Garden Wall Adjoining North-East of the Paddocks	II	368 m
The Paddocks	II	401 m
Church of St Leonard, Billingford	I	723 m
Billingford Windmill	II*	758 m
Billingford Hall	II	855 m
Mill Building Immediately North of Mill House	II	863 m
Lodge Farmhouse	II	872 m
High House	II	875 m
Scole Lodge Nursing Home	II	920 m
Thatchet	II	933 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Remains of Church of St Mary, Thorpe Parva listed?

Yes. Remains of Church of St Mary, Thorpe Parva is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1050243, first listed on 7 December 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Remains of Church of St Mary, Thorpe Parva?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Norfolk, 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.