Grade I listed · Dover

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Dover, first listed on 19 May 1950. It is one of 38 Grade I entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 3% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1069541
Date first listed	19 May 1950
Local planning authority	Dover
Location	51.27725, 1.33873 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1069541

Planning works on this listed building?

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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
St Mary'S Churchyard Boundary Walling	II	27 m
Boundary Walling Between Nos 32 and 34	II	29 m
Boundary Walling to West Side of No 59	II	30 m
Invicta House Ye Olde King'S Arms	II*	33 m
Giles Quay	II	37 m
28-32, Church Street St Mary'S	II	39 m
34, Church Street St Mary'S	II	40 m
67 and 69, Strand Street	II	42 m
Bowling Corner	II	44 m
Pieces of Eight	II	45 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 1069541, first listed on 19 May 1950. 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 Dover, 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.