Grade I listed · Newark and Sherwood

Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin with attached chapter house

Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin with attached chapter house is a Grade I listed building in Newark and Sherwood, first listed on 11 August 1961. It is one of 45 Grade I entries among 1,397 listed buildings in Newark and Sherwood; 6% of Newark and Sherwood’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMinster Church of St Mary the Virgin with attached chapter house
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1374853
Date first listed11 August 1961
Local planning authorityNewark and Sherwood
Location53.07687, -0.95400 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1374853

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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 Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin with attached chapter house

NameGradeDistance
Bishop's Manor and remains of Bishop's PalaceI60 m
2 Gateways and Boundary Wall at Minster Churchyard Adjoining Church StreetII61 m
Willoughby HouseII91 m
North Muskham Prebend and Attached Boundary Wall and Kirkland HouseII102 m
Old Grammar SchoolII102 m
Sunville and Adjoining Garden WallsII107 m
Ashleigh and Attached Garden WallII108 m
The Residence and Vicars Court and Adjoining Boundary WallsII*109 m
National Westminster BankII121 m
Cranfield House and Adjoining Garden WallsII*124 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin with attached chapter house listed?
Yes. Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin with attached chapter house is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1374853, first listed on 11 August 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Minster Church of St Mary the Virgin with attached chapter house?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newark and Sherwood, 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.