Grade I listed · Braintree

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed building in Braintree, first listed on 25 October 1951. It is one of 67 Grade I entries among 3,181 listed buildings in Braintree; 2% of Braintree’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1122530
Date first listed	25 October 1951
Local planning authority	Braintree
Location	51.90201, 0.55235 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1122530

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Braintree will require for your works on 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 Church of St Mary the Virgin

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall to the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II*	25 m
Bocking Hall	II*	70 m
Wall to Bocking Hall	II	73 m
Outbuilding 30 Metres East of Bocking Hall	II	79 m
7 to 17 Church Street	II	128 m
43 and 45, Church Street	II	176 m
King William Inn	II	179 m
47-51, Church Street	II	184 m
84 and 86, Church Street	II	190 m
Cottages at the Rear of King William Inn	II	194 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?

Yes. Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1122530, first listed on 25 October 1951. 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 the Virgin?

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