Grade II listed · Wiltshire

Head Memorial in the Churchyard, About One Metre from the South Side of the Chancel of the Church of St Mary

Head Memorial in the Churchyard, About One Metre from the South Side of the Chancel of the Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 28 March 1985. It is one of 11,295 Grade II entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 46% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Head Memorial in the Churchyard, About One Metre from the South Side of the Chancel of the Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1023787
Date first listed	28 March 1985
Local planning authority	Wiltshire
Location	51.04134, -1.74109 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1023787

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 Head Memorial in the Churchyard, About One Metre from the South Side of the Chancel of the Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary	II	10 m
Fort Memorial in the Churchyard, About 6 Metres South of the Porch of the Church of St Mary	II	17 m
The Court House	II	50 m
The Lodge	II	60 m
5 and 6, School Hill	II	152 m
Alderbury House	II*	152 m
Yew Tree Cottage	II	154 m
7, Lights Lane	II	164 m
Rose Cottage	II	379 m
Old Timbers	II	414 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Head Memorial in the Churchyard, About One Metre from the South Side of the Chancel of the Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Head Memorial in the Churchyard, About One Metre from the South Side of the Chancel of the Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1023787, first listed on 28 March 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Head Memorial in the Churchyard, About One Metre from the South Side of the Chancel of the Church of St Mary?

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.