Grade I listed · Wakefield

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Wakefield, first listed on 25 March 1968. It is one of 26 Grade I entries among 741 listed buildings in Wakefield; 19% of Wakefield’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1052219
Date first listed	25 March 1968
Local planning authority	Wakefield
Location	53.62925, -1.30087 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1052219

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wakefield 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
Shillito Monument Next to South East Corner of South Aisle of Church of St Mary	II	9 m
Mason Monument Approximately 1 Metre South of 4th Bay of South Aisle of Church of St Mary	II	9 m
Sundial Approximately 15 Metres South of Church of St Mary	II	17 m
Harrison Monument Approximately 10 Metres West South West of Porch of Church of St Mary	II	26 m
Jackson Monument Approximately 13 Metres South West of Church of St Mary	II	31 m
School House	II	56 m
Kirkbank	II	56 m
Badsworth Hall	II	112 m
The Old Rectory	II	186 m
Rogerthorpe Manor	II	654 m

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 1052219, first listed on 25 March 1968. 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 Wakefield, 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.