Grade I listed · Doncaster

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Doncaster, first listed on 27 December 1962. It is one of 28 Grade I entries among 798 listed buildings in Doncaster; 6% of Doncaster’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1151698
Date first listed	27 December 1962
Local planning authority	Doncaster
Location	53.43127, -1.11084 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1151698

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Doncaster 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
6, Church Lane	II	85 m
22, 24 and 26, Castlegate	II	101 m
18 and 20 Castlegate	II	110 m
16, Castlegate	II	114 m
56, Castlegate	II	116 m
33 and 35, Castle Gate	II	123 m
39 and 41, Castlegate	II	125 m
Stable Behind and to North East of Carpenters Arms	II	128 m
31, Castlegate	II	130 m
13, 15 and 17, Castle Gate	II	140 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 1151698, first listed on 27 December 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 Doncaster, 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.