Grade II listed · Forest of Dean

Sunday School, in the Churchyard, Church of St Mary

Sunday School, in the Churchyard, Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Forest of Dean, first listed on 18 October 1985. It is one of 1,395 Grade II entries among 1,486 listed buildings in Forest of Dean; 56% of Forest of Dean’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sunday School, in the Churchyard, Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1078612
Date first listed	18 October 1985
Local planning authority	Forest of Dean
Location	51.89358, -2.32180 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1078612

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Forest of Dean will require for your works on Sunday School, in the Churchyard, 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 II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Sunday School, in the Churchyard, Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary	I	24 m
Ingleside Farmhouse	II	51 m
Milestone by Bovone Cottages	II	765 m
Monument to Dead in Civil War Skirmish	II	801 m
Bridge Farmhouse	II	811 m
Barn, Cowhouse and Stable, Whitehall Farm	II	1.2 km
The Laurels	II	1.4 km
Hartpury House	II*	1.5 km
Courtyard Wall and Railings, Hartpury House	II	1.5 km
Meredith	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunday School, in the Churchyard, Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Sunday School, in the Churchyard, Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1078612, first listed on 18 October 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sunday School, in the Churchyard, 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 Forest of Dean, 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.