Grade I listed · East Hertfordshire

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 8 May 1950. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 3% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1217410
Date first listed	8 May 1950
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.81205, -0.03319 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1217410

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire 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
16, West Street	II	46 m
Edward Chuck Tomb in West Churchyard	II	47 m
8, Church Street	II	47 m
Churchgate House	II*	48 m
Screen Walls and Gates to the Manor House	II	49 m
War Memorial at Junction with Church Street	II	58 m
108, High Street	II	58 m
Telephone Kiosk to West of Number 110	II	59 m
106, High Street	II	59 m
The Manor House	II*	63 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 1217410, first listed on 8 May 1950. 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 East Hertfordshire, 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.