Grade I listed · South Kesteven

Church of St. Mary

Church of St. Mary is a Grade I listed building in South Kesteven, first listed on 20 September 1966. It is one of 108 Grade I entries among 2,152 listed buildings in South Kesteven; 17% of South Kesteven’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St. Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1146946
Date first listed	20 September 1966
Local planning authority	South Kesteven
Location	52.98341, -0.67153 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1146946

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Kesteven 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
Sundial 6m South of Porch of Church of St. Mary	II	17 m
Marston Hall	II*	89 m
Hall Cottages	II	106 m
School	II	131 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	254 m
Mill Farm House	II	296 m
Toft House	II	299 m
Water Powered Corn Mill at East End of Lane	II	367 m
Holly Farmhouse	II	411 m
Hougham Manor House	II*	666 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 1146946, first listed on 20 September 1966. 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 Kesteven, 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.