Grade II* listed · Shropshire

Church of St Mary the Virgin

Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II* listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 12 November 1954. It is one of 492 Grade II* entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 15% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1383589
Date first listed	12 November 1954
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.35217, -2.62411 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1383589

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Shropshire will require for your works on Church of St Mary the Virgin, 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 St Mary the Virgin

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Cross to South of Nave of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	10 m
Whitton Court	I	677 m
Hollins	II	686 m
Combes	II	1.2 km
Hope Court	II	1.5 km
Memorial to John Penny 4 Metres South of Church of St John the Baptist	II	1.7 km
Memorial to Thomas Giles 10 Metres South of Church of St John the Baptist	II	1.7 km
Memorial to Clara Giles 12 Metres South of Church of St John the Baptist	II	1.7 km
Memorial to J Walker One Metre South of Porch of Church of St John the Baptist	II	1.8 km
Church of St John the Baptist	I	1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?

Yes. Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1383589, first listed on 12 November 1954. 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 Virgin?

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