Grade I listed · Thanet

Church of Saint Mary

Church of Saint Mary is a Grade I listed building in Thanet, first listed on 11 October 1963. It is one of 11 Grade I entries among 1,049 listed buildings in Thanet; 4% of Thanet’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of Saint Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1224116
Date first listed	11 October 1963
Local planning authority	Thanet
Location	51.33040, 1.31585 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1224116

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Thanet will require for your works on Church of Saint 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 Saint Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Railed Tomb Chests and Memorial Cross About 5 Metres South of Nave of Saint Mary'S Church	II	16 m
Group of Chest Tombs North of Church of Saint Mary	II	22 m
The Old School	II	54 m
Gate and Railings Adjoining and West of the White Horse	II	57 m
Number 2, the White Horse, Including Lamp Bracket and Hand Pump	II	61 m
Cast Iron Lamp Standard	II	68 m
Thanet House	II	70 m
Cast Iron Lamp Standard Outside No.7 Church Street	II	73 m
Church Cottage	II	77 m
No 11 and the Old Jezard'S Bakery	II	77 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of Saint Mary listed?

Yes. Church of Saint Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1224116, first listed on 11 October 1963. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of Saint Mary?

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