Tower Belonging to Church of St Mary the Virgin
Tower Belonging to Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade I listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 23 January 1961. It is one of 63 Grade I entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 10% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Tower Belonging to Church of St Mary the Virgin |
| Grade | Grade I — exceptional interest |
| List entry number | 1311714 |
| Date first listed | 23 January 1961 |
| Local planning authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Location | 52.06009, -0.54832 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1311714 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Central Bedfordshire will require for your works on Tower Belonging to Church of St Mary the Virgin, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Tower Belonging to Church of St Mary the Virgin
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin | I | 30 m |
| The Old Rectory | II | 153 m |
| Old School House and Former School | II | 222 m |
| Marston Moreteyne War Memorial | II | 309 m |
| Moat Farmhouse | II* | 343 m |
| Stone Known As the Devil'S Toenail | II | 422 m |
| Beancroft Farmhouse | II | 1.1 km |
| Millbrook Station | II | 1.3 km |
| South Pillinge Farmhouse | II | 1.5 km |
| Lower Wood End Farmhouse | II | 1.6 km |