Grade I listed · South Oxfordshire

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in South Oxfordshire, first listed on 18 July 1963. It is one of 61 Grade I entries among 3,293 listed buildings in South Oxfordshire; 12% of South Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Mary
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1284879
Date first listed18 July 1963
Local planning authoritySouth Oxfordshire
Location51.66420, -1.08018 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1284879

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Oxfordshire 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

NameGradeDistance
Church CottageII121 m
Pyke Barn CottageII199 m
Blacksmith'S CottageII206 m
Tudor CottageII234 m
110, High StreetII235 m
Fairleigh CottageII260 m
BrooklynII286 m
3, the GreenII313 m
4, the GreenII315 m
Rosemary CottageII317 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 1284879, first listed on 18 July 1963. 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 South Oxfordshire, 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.