Grade II listed · Wiltshire

Rowley Monument in Churchyard, 16 Metres East of Chancel, Church of the Holy Cross

Rowley Monument in Churchyard, 16 Metres East of Chancel, Church of the Holy Cross is a Grade II listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 17 April 1986. It is one of 11,295 Grade II entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 56% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rowley Monument in Churchyard, 16 Metres East of Chancel, Church of the Holy Cross
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1023048
Date first listed	17 April 1986
Local planning authority	Wiltshire
Location	51.64831, -1.94067 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1023048

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wiltshire will require for your works on Rowley Monument in Churchyard, 16 Metres East of Chancel, Church of the Holy Cross, 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.

Listed buildings near Rowley Monument in Churchyard, 16 Metres East of Chancel, Church of the Holy Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Group of 4 Richmond and Associated Monuments in Churchyard 16 Metres East of East Wall of North Chapel, Church of the Holy Cross	II	8 m
Group of 5 Gleed Monuments in Churchyard, 5 Metres East of East Wall of Chancel, Church of the Holy Cross	II	12 m
Bristow Monument in Churchyard, 7 Metres East of East Wall of North Chapel, Church of the Holy Cross	II	13 m
Pair of Chapperlin Monuments in Churchyard, 2 Metres East of North Chapel. Church of Holy Cross	II	18 m
Group of 4 Carter Monuments and Associated Headstones, in Churchyard 15 Metres North East of North Chancel Chapel. Church of the Holy Cross	II	20 m
Church of the Holy Cross	I	31 m
Packer Monument in Churchyard 5 Metres South of South Porch Door. Church of the Holy Cross	II	35 m
Millard Monument Against East Churchyard Wall. Church of the Holy Cross	II	40 m
Maskelyn Monument in Churchyard, 8 Metres South West of Porch Church of the Holy Cross	II	43 m
Church Farmhouse	II	64 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rowley Monument in Churchyard, 16 Metres East of Chancel, Church of the Holy Cross listed?

Yes. Rowley Monument in Churchyard, 16 Metres East of Chancel, Church of the Holy Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1023048, first listed on 17 April 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rowley Monument in Churchyard, 16 Metres East of Chancel, Church of the Holy Cross?

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