Grade II* listed · Isle of Wight

Roman Catholic Church of the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary (Church of St Mary), with presbytery and later additions including the convent school chapel wing and linking corridor

Roman Catholic Church of the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary (Church of St Mary), with presbytery and later additions including the convent school chapel wing and linking corridor is a Grade II* listed building in Isle of Wight, first listed on 18 May 1972. It is one of 69 Grade II* entries among 1,977 listed buildings in Isle of Wight; 29% of Isle of Wight’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoman Catholic Church of the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary (Church of St Mary), with presbytery and later additions including the convent school chapel wing and linking corridor
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1216915
Date first listed18 May 1972
Local planning authorityIsle of Wight
Location50.72672, -1.16240 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1216915

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Roman Catholic Church of the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary (Church of St Mary), with presbytery and later additions including the convent school chapel wing and linking corridor

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Former Temperance HallII66 m
130, High StreetII72 m
Hill'S of RydeII76 m
128 and 129, High StreetII82 m
103 and 105, George StreetII143 m
The Old HouseII155 m
162 and 163, High StreetII156 m
18, Star StreetII156 m
27, Barfield RoadII158 m
The Swan'S NestII164 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary (Church of St Mary), with presbytery and later additions including the convent school chapel wing and linking corridor listed?
Yes. Roman Catholic Church of the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary (Church of St Mary), with presbytery and later additions including the convent school chapel wing and linking corridor is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1216915, first listed on 18 May 1972. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Roman Catholic Church of the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary (Church of St Mary), with presbytery and later additions including the convent school chapel wing and linking corridor?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Isle of Wight, 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.