Grade II* listed · Winchester

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building in Winchester, first listed on 16 November 1983. It is one of 126 Grade II* entries among 2,260 listed buildings in Winchester; 37% of Winchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1095184
Date first listed	16 November 1983
Local planning authority	Winchester
Location	51.09918, -1.16144 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1095184

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Winchester will require for your works on 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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
Six Tomb Chests in St Mary'S Churchyard; Group of 4 to North of Chancel 2 to Bulpett Family; 2 to Veck Family. One to East of Chancel to Robet Rodney and Family; One to South of Tower to J T Villebois	II	18 m
Lych-Gate 20 Metres North West of St Mary'S Church	II	50 m
Old Alresford House	II*	75 m
Wall and Gates to Forecourt of Old Alresford House	II	83 m
Old Alresford Place	II*	107 m
Swan Cottage	II	289 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	352 m
Drovers Return	II	393 m
Barn at Manor Farm	II	410 m
Weir Mill	II	431 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 II* listed building, list entry number 1095184, first listed on 16 November 1983. 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 Winchester, 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.