Grade II* listed · Reading

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building in Reading, first listed on 22 March 1957. It is one of 22 Grade II* entries among 504 listed buildings in Reading; 1% of Reading’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1113427
Date first listed	22 March 1957
Local planning authority	Reading
Location	51.45380, -0.97477 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1113427

Planning works on this listed building?

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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

Name	Grade	Distance
10 and 12 Castle Street	II	20 m
Former cottage to the rear of 8 Castle Street	II	25 m
8 Castle Street	II	27 m
14 and 16, Castle Street (the Sun Inn)	II	28 m
35, 36 and 37 St Mary's Butts	II	38 m
The Horn Inn	II	41 m
13 Castle Street	II	43 m
15 Castle Street	II*	47 m
11 Castle Street	II	49 m
17 Castle Street, front railings and mounting block	II*	51 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 II* listed building, list entry number 1113427, first listed on 22 March 1957. 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 Reading, 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.