Grade I listed · Bassetlaw

Blyth Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint Martin

Blyth Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint Martin is a Grade I listed building in Bassetlaw, first listed on 30 November 1966. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 1,077 listed buildings in Bassetlaw; 4% of Bassetlaw’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBlyth Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint Martin
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1239182
Date first listed30 November 1966
Local planning authorityBassetlaw
Location53.37883, -1.06339 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1239182

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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 Blyth Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint Martin

NameGradeDistance
Memorial to Joseph Dymond in Church Yard of St Mary and St Martin Church, 45 Metres South of the South AisleII49 m
Entrance Gateway Formerly to Blyth HallII71 m
Gate Piers and Gates to Blyth Church, ChurchyardII79 m
Ivy CottagesII87 m
Ice House at Centry GarthII87 m
1 and 2, Angel RowII126 m
Allendale Clare Cottage Ivy Cottage Park CottageII128 m
The Angel InnII130 m
1 and 2, Angel CottageII140 m
3, 4 and 5, Angel CottageII146 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Blyth Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint Martin listed?
Yes. Blyth Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint Martin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1239182, first listed on 30 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Blyth Priory Church of Saint Mary and Saint Martin?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bassetlaw, 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.