Grade II listed · Peterborough

Churchyard Wall, Church of St Mary and St Botolph (Thorney Abbey)

Churchyard Wall, Church of St Mary and St Botolph (Thorney Abbey) is a Grade II listed building in Peterborough, first listed on 13 March 1987. It is one of 811 Grade II entries among 921 listed buildings in Peterborough; 95% of Peterborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurchyard Wall, Church of St Mary and St Botolph (Thorney Abbey)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1127417
Date first listed13 March 1987
Local planning authorityPeterborough
Location52.62076, -0.10764 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1127417

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Peterborough will require for your works on Churchyard Wall, Church of St Mary and St Botolph (Thorney Abbey), 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 of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Churchyard Wall, Church of St Mary and St Botolph (Thorney Abbey)

NameGradeDistance
5 and 6, Abbey Place and 20 and 21 Church StreetII13 m
Duke of Bedford'S StablesII21 m
8 and 9, Abbey PlaceII29 m
Gatepiers North North East of Thorney Abbey and Abbey HouseII*32 m
3 and 4, Abbey PlaceII32 m
LibraryII33 m
Church of St Mary and St BotolphI45 m
Premises Occupied by J R Drury and Numbers 1 and 2 Abbey PlaceII53 m
Thorney Abbey and Abbey HouseI54 m
Gatepiers North North West of Thorney Abbey and Abbey HouseII*55 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchyard Wall, Church of St Mary and St Botolph (Thorney Abbey) listed?
Yes. Churchyard Wall, Church of St Mary and St Botolph (Thorney Abbey) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1127417, first listed on 13 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Churchyard Wall, Church of St Mary and St Botolph (Thorney Abbey)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Peterborough, 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.