Grade I listed · East Cambridgeshire

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in East Cambridgeshire, first listed on 19 August 1959. It is one of 48 Grade I entries among 986 listed buildings in East Cambridgeshire; 14% of East Cambridgeshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1127040
Date first listed	19 August 1959
Local planning authority	East Cambridgeshire
Location	52.25124, 0.29561 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1127040

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Cambridgeshire 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 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

Name	Grade	Distance
St Mary'S Cottages	II	36 m
Church of St Cyriac and Julitta	II*	40 m
Well House	II	46 m
Priory Cottage	II	51 m
Shadworth House	II	53 m
54, 56, 58 and 60, High Street	II	66 m
Dovecote, to Rear of Number 50 Well House	II	68 m
Red Lion Public House	II	69 m
Anglesey House	II	72 m
Oak Cottage	II	74 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 I listed building, list entry number 1127040, first listed on 19 August 1959. 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 East Cambridgeshire, 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.