Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

Church of Saint Mary the Virgin

Church of Saint Mary the Virgin is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 2 November 1987. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 79% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of Saint Mary the Virgin
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1301524
Date first listed	2 November 1987
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	53.98298, -1.98377 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1301524

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents North Yorkshire will require for your works on Church of Saint 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 of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Saint Mary the Virgin

Name	Grade	Distance
Embsay Kirk	II	246 m
Green Bottom	II	256 m
Green Field House	II	283 m
War Memorial	II	314 m
Mounting Block in Front of Elm Tree Inn	II	399 m
Elm Tree Inn	II	400 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	414 m
The Garth	II	623 m
12, Barden Road	II	645 m
14, Barden Road	II	665 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of Saint Mary the Virgin listed?

Yes. Church of Saint Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1301524, first listed on 2 November 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of Saint 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 North Yorkshire, 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.