Grade I listed · Stratford-on-Avon

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Grade I listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 13 October 1966. It is one of 65 Grade I entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 10% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1186160
Date first listed	13 October 1966
Local planning authority	Stratford-on-Avon
Location	52.09663, -1.50368 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1186160

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Stratford-on-Avon will require for your works on Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin 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 the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Chest Tomb Approximately 7 Metres South of Porch of Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary	II	16 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South of Chancel of Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary	II	18 m
Preaching Cross Approximately 10 Metres South of Nave of Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary	II*	23 m
Headstone Approximately 15 Metres South of Chancel of Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary	II	26 m
Group of 3 Chest Tombs Approximately 10 Metres South of West Tower of Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary	II	27 m
Chamfered End	II	49 m
Herbert'S Farmhouse Kirkland'S Farmhouse	II	54 m
Tysoe Church of England Primary School	II	59 m
Church Farmhouse and Attached Outbuilding Range	II	65 m
The Cottage	II	76 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary listed?

Yes. Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1186160, first listed on 13 October 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 the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Stratford-on-Avon, 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.