Grade I listed · Vale of White Horse

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Vale of White Horse, first listed on 11 December 1985. It is one of 43 Grade I entries among 2,184 listed buildings in Vale of White Horse; 48% of Vale of White Horse’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Mary
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1198865
Date first listed11 December 1985
Local planning authorityVale of White Horse
Location51.60189, -1.56491 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1198865

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Vale of White Horse 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

NameGradeDistance
Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St MaryII32 m
Rose CottageII65 m
The MuseumII76 m
The Manor HouseII104 m
Craven CottageII140 m
Largo HouseII149 m
Manor CottageII170 m
The CravenII203 m
The LaurelsII209 m
Tamerlane CottageII237 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 1198865, first listed on 11 December 1985. 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 Vale of White Horse, 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.