Grade I listed · North Yorkshire

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 17 November 1966. It is one of 275 Grade I entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 17% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1148462
Date first listed	17 November 1966
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	53.76759, -0.97970 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1148462

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Yorkshire will require for your works on Church of St Mary the Virgin, 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 the Virgin

Name	Grade	Distance
Church Farmhouse	II	59 m
The Orchard	II	66 m
Coach House and Stables to Tythe Farm	II	77 m
Tythe Farm	II	95 m
The Old Hall	II	153 m
Hawthorn House	II	154 m
Cowshed and Granary to the Old Hall	II	160 m
Old Village School	II	175 m
Hoton House	II	303 m
The Hollies	II	318 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?

Yes. Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1148462, first listed on 17 November 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 the Virgin?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North Yorkshire, 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.