Grade I listed · Bury

Parish Church of Saint Mary

Parish Church of Saint Mary is a Grade I listed building in Bury, first listed on 10 November 1951. It is one of 5 Grade I entries among 253 listed buildings in Bury; 0% of Bury’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of Saint Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1067236
Date first listed	10 November 1951
Local planning authority	Bury
Location	53.59399, -2.29710 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1067236

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bury will require for your works on Parish Church of Saint 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 Parish Church of Saint Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Bury War Memorial	II*	35 m
Union Buildings	II	40 m
The Two Tubs Inn	II	54 m
Statue of Sir Robert Peel	II	55 m
Church Rooms	II	81 m
Castle Armoury	II	97 m
Old White Lion	II	99 m
12-16, Market Street	II	100 m
Derby Hall	II	101 m
2-10, Market Street	II	101 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of Saint Mary listed?

Yes. Parish Church of Saint Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1067236, first listed on 10 November 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of Saint Mary?

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