Grade II* listed · Tendring

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building in Tendring, first listed on 21 June 1950. It is one of 45 Grade II* entries among 967 listed buildings in Tendring; 4% of Tendring’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Mary
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1111530
Date first listed21 June 1950
Local planning authorityTendring
Location51.82915, 1.24539 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1111530

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tendring will require for your works on Church of St Mary, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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

NameGradeDistance
The Council HouseII316 m
The HomesteadII*374 m
The Round HouseII1.3 km
SeaspanII1.4 km
55, Quendon WayII1.4 km
16 Warley WayII1.5 km
Church of All SaintsII*1.8 km
AshesII2.2 km
Tudor CottagesII2.3 km
Linnets HotelII2.3 km

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 1111530, first listed on 21 June 1950. 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 Tendring, 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.