Grade II listed · Manchester

Presbytery of the Roman Catholic Church of St Mary (The Hidden Gem)

Presbytery of the Roman Catholic Church of St Mary (The Hidden Gem) is a Grade II listed building in Manchester, first listed on 27 September 2018. It is one of 748 Grade II entries among 844 listed buildings in Manchester; 98% of Manchester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePresbytery of the Roman Catholic Church of St Mary (The Hidden Gem)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1457463
Date first listed27 September 2018
Local planning authorityManchester
Location53.48016, -2.24627 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1457463

Planning works on this listed building?

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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.

Listed buildings near Presbytery of the Roman Catholic Church of St Mary (The Hidden Gem)

NameGradeDistance
Roman Catholic Church of St Mary (The Hidden Gem)II*12 m
No. 1, ALBERT SQUAREII49 m
Electricity Junction BoxII65 m
Anglia HouseII71 m
Abraham Lincoln StatueII78 m
Jubilee Fountain, Albert Square, ManchesterII92 m
Brights StatueII93 m
Frasers StatueII93 m
Nos. 1-7 PRINCESS STREET, Nos. 59 and 61, CROSS STREETII94 m
Albert MemorialI98 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Presbytery of the Roman Catholic Church of St Mary (The Hidden Gem) listed?
Yes. Presbytery of the Roman Catholic Church of St Mary (The Hidden Gem) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1457463, first listed on 27 September 2018. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Presbytery of the Roman Catholic Church of St Mary (The Hidden Gem)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Manchester, 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.