Grade I listed · Shropshire

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 19 March 1951. It is one of 120 Grade I entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 2% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1055505
Date first listed	19 March 1951
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.90755, -2.88940 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1055505

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire 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
Sundial to South-East of St Marys Church in Churchyard	II	34 m
25, Church Street	II	53 m
21 and 23, Church Street	II	54 m
The Red Lion Public House	II	62 m
19, Church Street	II	63 m
The Vicarage	II	66 m
1, Church Hill	II	70 m
17 Church Street	II*	71 m
16, Church Street	II	79 m
11 and 13, Church Street	II	81 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 1055505, first listed on 19 March 1951. 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 Shropshire, 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.