Grade II* listed · Bexley

Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin

Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II* listed building in Bexley, first listed on 1 October 1953. It is one of 9 Grade II* entries among 114 listed buildings in Bexley; 6% of Bexley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1294750
Date first listed	1 October 1953
Local planning authority	Bexley
Location	51.44019, 0.15376 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1294750

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bexley will require for your works on Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin

Name	Grade	Distance
Lychgate to South West of Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	32 m
The Manor House	II	62 m
High Street House	II	72 m
16, North Cray Road	II	92 m
Cray House	II	125 m
101-105, Bexley High Street	II	153 m
34, North Cray Road	II	178 m
2 K6 Telephone Kiosks Outside Number 11	II	292 m
The King'S Head Inn	II	324 m
The Railway Tavern	II	362 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1294750, first listed on 1 October 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bexley, 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.