Grade II* listed · Southwark

Church of St Mary Rotherhithe

Church of St Mary Rotherhithe is a Grade II* listed building in Southwark, first listed on 6 December 1949. It is one of 30 Grade II* entries among 908 listed buildings in Southwark; 0% of Southwark’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Mary Rotherhithe
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1385867
Date first listed	6 December 1949
Local planning authority	Southwark
Location	51.50141, -0.05391 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1385867

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Rotherhithe

Name	Grade	Distance
Rotherhithe (St Mary the Virgin) War Memorial	II	29 m
Monument to Prince Lee Boo Approximately 10 Metres West of West Tower Church of St Mary	II	30 m
Thames Tunnel Mills Including Detached Chimney	II	37 m
Grices Granary Film Studios	II	42 m
Church Stairs	II	46 m
Hope Sufferance Wharf	II	49 m
Watch House in Recreation Ground, Adjoining Number 70	II	49 m
70, St Marychurch Street	II	51 m
Grices Wharf	II	58 m
Engine House and Chimney	II	68 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Mary Rotherhithe listed?

Yes. Church of St Mary Rotherhithe is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1385867, first listed on 6 December 1949. 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 Rotherhithe?

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