Religious Building
CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN (CHURCH OF ENGLAND)
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 I listed building, it is considered to be of exceptional interest - only 2.5% of all listed buildings achieve this status. It has been protected for 58 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
27 May 1968
List Entry
1102497
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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%)