Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin
Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II* listed building in Blackburn with Darwen, first listed on 28 November 1951. It is one of 16 Grade II* entries among 226 listed buildings in Blackburn with Darwen; 0% of Blackburn with Darwen’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1239147 |
| Date first listed | 28 November 1951 |
| Local planning authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Location | 53.74731, -2.48125 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1239147 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Blackburn with Darwen will require for your works on Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Railings, Piers, Lampholders and Statue at East End of Cathedral Churchyard | II | 50 m |
| Barclays Bank | II | 74 m |
| 28 and 30, Church Street | II | 82 m |
| 20, Church Street | II | 96 m |
| Cathedral Gateway at North West Corner of Churchyard | II | 102 m |
| 34, Darwen Street | II | 138 m |
| Lloyds Bank Old Bank | II | 141 m |
| Blackburn Railway Station | II | 151 m |
| 2 King Street | II | 240 m |
| 4, King Street | II | 245 m |