Grade I listed · Test Valley

Church of St. Mary the Less

Church of St. Mary the Less is a Grade I listed building in Test Valley, first listed on 20 December 1960. It is one of 21 Grade I entries among 2,087 listed buildings in Test Valley; 13% of Test Valley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St. Mary the Less
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1339283
Date first listed	20 December 1960
Local planning authority	Test Valley
Location	51.15987, -1.43678 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1339283

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Test Valley will require for your works on Church of St. Mary the Less, 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 the Less

Name	Grade	Distance
Wall (between churchyard and the garden of Church Farmhouse, to the north of the house).	II	23 m
Church Farmhouse	II	51 m
Barn, stable and workshop (west of Church Farmhouse)	II	63 m
Small granary 30 metres west of Church Farmhouse and adjoining Church Farm Barn to north of Granary adjoining Church Farm Barn	II	63 m
Coach house and stables (45 metres south west of Northwood House)	II	66 m
Granary 30 metres west of Church Farmhouse and adjoining Church Farm Barn	II	74 m
Chilbolton Cottage, Spring Cottage, Lilac Cottage and Heather Cottage	II	79 m
Whiteways	II	80 m
Northwood House	II*	89 m
Old School	II	90 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St. Mary the Less listed?

Yes. Church of St. Mary the Less is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1339283, first listed on 20 December 1960. 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 the Less?

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