Grade I listed · East Hertfordshire

Parish Church of Great St Mary'S

Parish Church of Great St Mary'S is a Grade I listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 6 June 1952. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 7% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of Great St Mary'S
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1101668
Date first listed	6 June 1952
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.81232, 0.15281 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1101668

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire will require for your works on Parish Church of Great St Mary'S, 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 Great St Mary'S

Name	Grade	Distance
Mann Memorial Almshouses	II	54 m
Church House	II	57 m
The Old Vicarage North of Vicarage and Next Churchyard	II	60 m
Barn at Number 17 40 Yards North East of House	II	64 m
King William IV Public House	II	73 m
8, Church Street	II	76 m
1 and 3, Church Street	II	86 m
2, Church Street	II	91 m
Shop Premises of Charles Riches and Private House to Rear	II	99 m
Fair Green House	II	101 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of Great St Mary'S listed?

Yes. Parish Church of Great St Mary'S is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1101668, first listed on 6 June 1952. 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 Great St Mary'S?

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.