Grade I listed · Forest of Dean

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in Forest of Dean, first listed on 7 August 1954. It is one of 25 Grade I entries among 1,486 listed buildings in Forest of Dean; 2% of Forest of Dean’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Mary
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1299118
Date first listed7 August 1954
Local planning authorityForest of Dean
Location51.73879, -2.64060 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1299118

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Forest of Dean 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
Monument to Elizabeth Butler in the Churchyard About 3 Metres South of the South West Corner of the South Transept to the Church of St MaryII*13 m
Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard About 5 Metres South of the South Transept of the Church of St MaryII14 m
Monument to Thomas Morgan in the Churchyard About 45 Metres South of the South East Buttress to the Tower of the Church of St MaryII14 m
Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard About 3 1/2 Metres East of the South East Corner of the South Transept to the Church of St MaryII15 m
Monument to Henary Worgan in the Churchyard About 3 Metres South East of the South East Corner of the South Transept to the Church of St MaryII15 m
Monument to William Allen in the Churchyard About 6 Metres South of the South Transept of the Church of St MaryII16 m
Monument to John Roberts in the Churchyard About 5 Metres South of the South East Buttress of the Tower to the Church of St MaryII16 m
Monument to Thomas Rothery in the Churchyard Circa 2 Metres West of the South West Buttress of the Tower to the Church of St MaryII17 m
Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard About 2 Metres South West of the South West Buttress to the Church of St MaryII17 m
Monument to Ann Allen in the Churchyard Circa 8 Metres South of the South Transept to the Church of St MaryII19 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 1299118, first listed on 7 August 1954. 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 Forest of Dean, 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.