Grade I listed · East Hertfordshire

Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin (Church of England)

Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin (Church of England) is a Grade I listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 24 November 1966. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 10% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin (Church of England)
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1101384
Date first listed	24 November 1966
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.92261, -0.12135 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1101384

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire will require for your works on Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin (Church of England), 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 (Church of England)

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument in St Mary'S Churchyard to Susannah Lewis 1765 (30 Metres to North East of Chapel)	II	33 m
Monument in St Mary'S Churchyard to Philip Adams 1803 (30 Metres to North East of Chapel)	II	34 m
Bockings (Opposite Churchyard)	II	81 m
North Barn, North East Barn, and Stable Between, at Number 10 (Bridgefoot Farm) (20 Metres to North East of House)	II	83 m
South-East Stable at Number 10 (Bridgefoot Farm) (30 Metres to South East of House)	II	92 m
Farmhouse at Bridgefoot Farm	II*	109 m
The Old School House	II	111 m
Wych Elm Cottage	II	157 m
The Old Rectory (At North End of Village, to West of Church)	II*	199 m
Granary at the Old Rectory (140 Metres to South West of House Next Corner of Church End)	II	221 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin (Church of England) listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin (Church of England) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1101384, first listed on 24 November 1966. 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 (Church of England)?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East Hertfordshire, 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.