Grade I listed · Cheshire East

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 14 April 1967. It is one of 47 Grade I entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 15% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1138849
Date first listed	14 April 1967
Local planning authority	Cheshire East
Location	53.28202, -2.23888 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1138849

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cheshire East 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
Churchyard Cross	II	15 m
Churchyard walls, gate piers and gates, to Church of St Mary	II	33 m
Old School	II*	34 m
The Rectory	II	42 m
Stanley Mausoleum in St Mary's Churchyard	II	49 m
Rectory Cottage	II	78 m
Church Cottages Millbrook Cottage	II	163 m
Eagle and Child Cottage	II	164 m
Former Stables at Eagle and Child Cottage	II	180 m
Corner Pier and Garden Wall to South West of the Old Hall	II	182 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 1138849, first listed on 14 April 1967. 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 Cheshire East, 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.