Grade I listed · Folkestone and Hythe

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed building in Folkestone and Hythe, first listed on 9 June 1959. It is one of 29 Grade I entries among 916 listed buildings in Folkestone and Hythe; 9% of Folkestone and Hythe’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1061102
Date first listed	9 June 1959
Local planning authority	Folkestone and Hythe
Location	51.01420, 0.94249 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1061102

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Folkestone and Hythe 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 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 the Virgin

Name	Grade	Distance
Headboard to E Nesbit Circa 9 Yards South of Chancel of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	19 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	61 m
The Star Inn	II	79 m
Haffenden Farmhouse	II	197 m
Well Cottage	II	1.3 km
Warren House	II	2.4 km
Brissenden	II	2.6 km
Ruins of Church of All Saints	II	2.7 km
Gun House	II	2.7 km
Page Cottage and Page House	II	2.7 km

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 I listed building, list entry number 1061102, first listed on 9 June 1959. 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 Folkestone and Hythe, 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.