Grade II listed · Tameside

Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Our Lady of Sorrows

Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Our Lady of Sorrows is a Grade II listed building in Tameside, first listed on 8 December 2017. It is one of 308 Grade II entries among 331 listed buildings in Tameside; 98% of Tameside’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRoman Catholic Church of St Mary Our Lady of Sorrows
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1448761
Date first listed8 December 2017
Local planning authorityTameside
Location53.45415, -2.11406 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1448761

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tameside will require for your works on Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Our Lady of Sorrows, 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 of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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.

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Mounting Block Near Lychgate of Church of St LawrenceII256 m
Lychgate at Church of St Lawrence and Churchyard Wall to West and SouthII264 m
Christ ChurchII555 m
Lychgate and Churchyard Wall to Church of St Anne and to RectoryII875 m
Church of St AnneI908 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Our Lady of Sorrows listed?
Yes. Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Our Lady of Sorrows is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1448761, first listed on 8 December 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Roman Catholic Church of St Mary Our Lady of Sorrows?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tameside, 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.