Grade I listed · South Cambridgeshire

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in South Cambridgeshire, first listed on 31 August 1962. It is one of 49 Grade I entries among 2,689 listed buildings in South Cambridgeshire; 0% of South 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	1127751
Date first listed	31 August 1962
Local planning authority	South Cambridgeshire
Location	52.15364, 0.02626 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1127751

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South 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
The Old Rectory	II	61 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	99 m
The Dove House	II	144 m
Barn, at Manor Farm	II	148 m
The White House	II	163 m
The Hare and Hounds Public House	II	259 m
Lyn Cottage	II	271 m
Combe Cottage	II	306 m
Sunnyside	II	312 m
Elm Cottage	II	390 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 1127751, first listed on 31 August 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 South 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.