Grade II* listed · Chorley

Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a Grade II* listed building in Chorley, first listed on 17 April 1967. It is one of 26 Grade II* entries among 434 listed buildings in Chorley; 11% of Chorley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of the Blessed Virgin Mary
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1362129
Date first listed17 April 1967
Local planning authorityChorley
Location53.65489, -2.73323 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1362129

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Chorley will require for your works on Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 the Blessed Virgin Mary

NameGradeDistance
1698 Headstone to South of Porch in Churchyard of the Church of the Blessed Virgin MaryII19 m
Re-Used Calvary Cross Slab, Churchyard of the Church of the Blessed Virgin MaryII*22 m
Re-Used Elizabethan Ledger Slab in the Churchyard of Church of the Blessed Virgin MaryII*26 m
Eccleston BridgeII122 m
Manor House FarmhouseII269 m
102 and 104, TowngateII521 m
Farmers Arms Inn with Buildings Attached Including Number 101II549 m
Former Cowhouse Circa 30 Metres West of Parr HallII558 m
Parr HallII584 m
Bank HouseII616 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary listed?
Yes. Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1362129, first listed on 17 April 1967. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Chorley, 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.