Religious Building
CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN
A place of worship with historical and architectural significance.
This religious building is legally protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. As a Grade II* listed building, it is considered particularly important and of more than special interest - representing the top 5.8% of listed buildings. It has been protected for 65 years.
Post-War Conservation
Listed during a period of increased awareness of heritage conservation following wartime destruction of historic buildings.
Building Type
Religious Building
Listed Since
9 February 1961
List Entry
1293060
Nearby Development Sites
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15 homesnot-permissioned
Nearby Listed Buildings
ALSTON FARMHOUSE, INCLUDING FRONT GARDEN WALL AND GATE
AVENUE TERRACE
BARN AND CATTLE YARD APPROXIMATELY 30 METRES SOUTH OF CHURSTON COURT FARMHOUSE INCLUDING PIERS AND WALL
CART SHED IMMEDIATELY NORTH EAST OF ELBERRY FARMHOUSE
CATTLE YARD AND BUILDING APPROXIMATELY 80 METRES NORTH EAST OF ALSTON FARMHOUSE
What is a Listed Building?
Listed buildings are structures of special architectural or historic interest, protected under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
- Grade I: Exceptional interest (2.5%)
- Grade II*: Particularly important (5.8%)
- Grade II: Special interest (91.7%)