Grade I listed · Ashford

Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin

Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed building in Ashford, first listed on 24 September 1951. It is one of 52 Grade I entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 3% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameParish Church of St Mary the Virgin
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1071114
Date first listed24 September 1951
Local planning authorityAshford
Location51.14864, 0.87279 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1071114

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ashford will require for your works on Parish 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 Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin

NameGradeDistance
Churchyard of Parish Church of St Mary the VirginII31 m
57, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)II33 m
The Railings of the Churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mary the VirginII34 m
61A, HIGH STREET (See details for further address information)II34 m
7, THE CHURCHYARD (See details for further address information)II35 m
63, High StreetII35 m
16, THE CHURCHYARD (See details for further address information)II38 m
65, High StreetII38 m
15, the ChurchyardII40 m
14, the ChurchyardII40 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?
Yes. Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1071114, first listed on 24 September 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 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 Ashford, 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.