Grade I listed · Mid Devon

Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin

Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed building in Mid Devon, first listed on 5 April 1966. It is one of 48 Grade I entries among 2,579 listed buildings in Mid Devon; 9% of Mid Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1106629
Date first listed	5 April 1966
Local planning authority	Mid Devon
Location	50.81527, -3.48227 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1106629

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Mid Devon will require for your works on Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, 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

Name	Grade	Distance
Preaching Cross 7 Metres South of Parish Church	II	20 m
Browne Tomb Chest 5 Metres West of Parish Church	II	22 m
Churchyard Wall, Gatepiers and Overthrow to the South of the Parish Church	II	30 m
The Rectory	II	53 m
Gatepiers in Front of No 6	II	61 m
3 and 5, Church Road	II	68 m
6 and 8, Church Road	II	76 m
Nettleworth House	II	98 m
1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 17 and 19, Newcourt Road	II	104 m
South Cottage	II	121 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1106629, first listed on 5 April 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?

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