Grade II listed · Swindon

Armstrong monument in the south-west corner of the churchyard, Church of St Mark

Armstrong monument in the south-west corner of the churchyard, Church of St Mark is a Grade II listed building in Swindon, first listed on 23 April 1986. It is one of 620 Grade II entries among 663 listed buildings in Swindon; 84% of Swindon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Armstrong monument in the south-west corner of the churchyard, Church of St Mark
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1023481
Date first listed	23 April 1986
Local planning authority	Swindon
Location	51.56116, -1.79403 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1023481

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 Armstrong monument in the south-west corner of the churchyard, Church of St Mark

Name	Grade	Distance
Former GWR School	II	15 m
Church of St Mark, boundary walls and gatepiers	II	42 m
Prospect House	II	51 m
6, Church Place	II	55 m
26, Bristol Street	II	60 m
Water Tower	II	61 m
27-29, Bathampton Street	II	62 m
25 and 26, Bathampton Street	II	73 m
Gooch Tomb in churchyard, about 24m north of north tower, Church of St Mark	II	74 m
3 and 4, Church Place	II	75 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Armstrong monument in the south-west corner of the churchyard, Church of St Mark listed?

Yes. Armstrong monument in the south-west corner of the churchyard, Church of St Mark is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1023481, first listed on 23 April 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Armstrong monument in the south-west corner of the churchyard, Church of St Mark?

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