Grade I listed · Fenland

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Fenland, first listed on 11 August 1950. It is one of 10 Grade I entries among 648 listed buildings in Fenland; 0% of Fenland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1228792
Date first listed	11 August 1950
Local planning authority	Fenland
Location	52.55567, -0.12789 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1228792

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Fenland 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
Manor House	II	43 m
Mansion House	II*	48 m
12, Market Place	II	49 m
George Hotel	II	50 m
13a, Market Place	II	60 m
14, MARKET PLACE (See details for further address information)	II	81 m
8, Market Place	II	83 m
Market Cross	II*	85 m
Two gate piers with vases and wall	II	92 m
6,7, Market Place	II	93 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 1228792, first listed on 11 August 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 Fenland, 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.