Grade I listed · Peterborough

Church of St Mary and St Botolph

Church of St Mary and St Botolph is a Grade I listed building in Peterborough, first listed on 22 October 1952. It is one of 65 Grade I entries among 921 listed buildings in Peterborough; 7% of Peterborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of St Mary and St Botolph
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1331263
Date first listed22 October 1952
Local planning authorityPeterborough
Location52.62049, -0.10713 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1331263

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 and St Botolph

NameGradeDistance
Gatepiers North North East of Thorney Abbey and Abbey HouseII*44 m
Churchyard Wall, Church of St Mary and St Botolph (Thorney Abbey)II45 m
LibraryII46 m
Cheriton HouseII47 m
Thorney Abbey and Abbey HouseI51 m
14,15 and 16, Church StreetII53 m
5 and 6, Abbey Place and 20 and 21 Church StreetII55 m
Duke of Bedford'S StablesII58 m
Boundary Wall to Abbey Fields South of Abbey HouseII59 m
Gatepiers North North West of Thorney Abbey and Abbey HouseII*71 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary and St Botolph listed?
Yes. Church of St Mary and St Botolph is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1331263, first listed on 22 October 1952. 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 and St Botolph?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Peterborough, 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.