Grade I listed · Dorset

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Dorset, first listed on 12 December 1953. It is one of 244 Grade I entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 11% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1147947
Date first listed	12 December 1953
Local planning authority	Dorset
Location	50.60823, -2.45409 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1147947

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Dorset 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 Railings and Gates to Church of St Mary	II	19 m
39 and 41, Maiden Street	II	25 m
60, St Mary Street	II	27 m
59, St Mary Street	II	27 m
Market House Public House	II	28 m
61, St Mary Street	II	28 m
57 and 58, St Mary Street	II	29 m
56 and 56a, St Mary Street	II	34 m
55, St Mary Street	II	38 m
49, St Mary Street	II	43 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 1147947, first listed on 12 December 1953. 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 Dorset, 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.