Grade I listed · Test Valley

Abbey Church of St Mary and St Ethelflaeda

Abbey Church of St Mary and St Ethelflaeda is a Grade I listed building in Test Valley, first listed on 28 August 1951. It is one of 21 Grade I entries among 2,087 listed buildings in Test Valley; 1% of Test Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameAbbey Church of St Mary and St Ethelflaeda
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1092649
Date first listed28 August 1951
Local planning authorityTest Valley
Location50.98964, -1.50138 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1092649

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Test Valley will require for your works on Abbey Church of St Mary and St Ethelflaeda, 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 Abbey Church of St Mary and St Ethelflaeda

NameGradeDistance
Waterloo memorial at Romsey AbbeyII41 m
11-15, the AbbeyII51 m
17 and 19, the AbbeyII67 m
VicarageII71 m
21 and 23, the AbbeyII74 m
8, Church StreetII76 m
7, the AbbeyII76 m
6, Church StreetII77 m
4, Church StreetII78 m
Primary SchoolII79 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbey Church of St Mary and St Ethelflaeda listed?
Yes. Abbey Church of St Mary and St Ethelflaeda is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1092649, first listed on 28 August 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Abbey Church of St Mary and St Ethelflaeda?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Test Valley, 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.