Grade I listed · South Oxfordshire

Church of St Mary

Church of St Mary is a Grade I listed building in South Oxfordshire, first listed on 14 June 1963. It is one of 61 Grade I entries among 3,293 listed buildings in South Oxfordshire; 12% of South Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1368798
Date first listed	14 June 1963
Local planning authority	South Oxfordshire
Location	51.64252, -1.20875 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1368798

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents South Oxfordshire will require for your works on Church of St Mary, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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

Name	Grade	Distance
Barn and Subsidiary Barn Approximately 20 Metres North West of Church Farmhouse	II	52 m
Manor Dovecote	II	62 m
Church Farmhouse	II	65 m
Church Cottage	II	84 m
37, High Street	II	88 m
Northfield Cottage	II	88 m
Sadlers	II	112 m
Sinodun Cottage	II	114 m
Gatepier and Wall Approximately 100 Metres North West of Sadlers	II	125 m
Clock House	II	133 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1368798, first listed on 14 June 1963. 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?

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