Grade II* listed · Colchester

The Church of St Mary

The Church of St Mary is a Grade II* listed building in Colchester, first listed on 3 May 1949. It is one of 104 Grade II* entries among 1,554 listed buildings in Colchester; 0% of Colchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1225318
Date first listed	3 May 1949
Local planning authority	Colchester
Location	51.85506, 0.95940 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1225318

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Colchester will require for your works on The 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 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 The Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
War Memorial in the Churchyard of St Mary'S Church	II	29 m
2, 4, 6, 8 and 8A, HIGH STREET	II	33 m
7, Alma Street	II	37 m
9-15, Alma Street	II	38 m
2, Rose Lane	II	38 m
Old Garrison House	I	38 m
Mallets the Corner House	II	41 m
No. 2 East Street and Nonsuch House	II	43 m
15, 17 and 19, High Street	II	44 m
Old House (no. 29 West Street), 31 West Street and nos. 7-9 High Street, Wivenhoe	II	44 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. The Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1225318, first listed on 3 May 1949. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The 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 Colchester, 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.