Grade I listed · Ashford

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Ashford, first listed on 16 February 1989. It is one of 52 Grade I entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 88% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1232978
Date first listed	16 February 1989
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.16108, 1.00483 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1232978

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Ashford 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
Headstone to Joseph Holmes About 15 Metres North West of Church of St Mary	II	17 m
Headstone to George Legget, About 20 Metres West of Church of St Mary	II	22 m
Court Lodge	II	61 m
Barn About 10 Metres North East of Court Lodge	II	76 m
Kingsmill Down Farmhouse and Horsewheel Adjacent	II	618 m
South View	II	663 m
Crabtree Farmhouse	II	687 m
Old Coachhouse About 7 Feet to the East of the Bowl Inn	II	735 m
The Bowl Inn	II	745 m
South Hill and Wall and Steps Attached	II*	772 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 1232978, first listed on 16 February 1989. 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 Ashford, 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.