Grade I listed · Castle Point

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed building in Castle Point, first listed on 7 August 1952. It is one of 3 Grade I entries among 36 listed buildings in Castle Point; 6% of Castle Point’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	1123690
Date first listed	7 August 1952
Local planning authority	Castle Point
Location	51.54612, 0.56325 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1123690

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Castle Point 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
Tombstone of Sir Charles Nicholson and family	II	15 m
Table Tomb Approximately 14 Metres South of South Porch of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	17 m
Group of 4 Headstones Between 18 and 22 Metres South East of South Porch of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	30 m
The Anchor Inn and Building Attached to Right	II*	65 m
The Hoy and Helmet Inn	II	67 m
South Benfleet War Memorial	II	69 m
The Half Crown Inn	II	77 m
Street Lamp to West of Number 23 High Street	II	84 m
Street Lamp Outside 7 the Close	II	138 m
5 and 7, the Close	II	143 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 1123690, first listed on 7 August 1952. 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 Castle Point, 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.