Grade I listed · Dorset

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Dorset, first listed on 16 August 1960. It is one of 244 Grade I entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 25% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1110192
Date first listed	16 August 1960
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.92948, -2.18871 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1110192

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset 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 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 Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Approximately 25m of Churchyard Wall to the West and South of St Mary'S Church	II	26 m
Noel Cottage	II	39 m
Oak House	II	48 m
The Chantry	II*	64 m
Pump Approximately 5m South of Tillhayes	II	76 m
Tillhays	II	93 m
1-4, Church Path	II	94 m
Applegarth and Tymps Cottage	II	112 m
Devine House	II	120 m
Heddle House	II	121 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 I listed building, list entry number 1110192, first listed on 16 August 1960. 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 Dorset, 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.