Grade II* listed · West Berkshire

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building in West Berkshire, first listed on 6 February 1962. It is one of 109 Grade II* entries among 1,889 listed buildings in West Berkshire; 10% of West Berkshire’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	1113644
Date first listed	6 February 1962
Local planning authority	West Berkshire
Location	51.47606, -1.45398 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1113644

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Berkshire 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 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
Churchyard Cross	II	12 m
Churchyard Wall and Archway to South of Church and Archway to East of Church of St Mary	II	35 m
The Manor House	II*	49 m
Great Shefford War Memorial	II	55 m
Granary to North of Barn at Manor Farmhouse	II	80 m
Garden Wall Approximately 56 Metres Long to Church Approach and Turning to South Along Church Street for Approximately 30 Metres	II	86 m
Barn to South East of Manor Farmhouse	II	94 m
Great Shefford House and Garden Wall	II	105 m
Gower Cottage	II	277 m
Gable House	II	362 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 1113644, first listed on 6 February 1962. 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 West Berkshire, 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.