Grade II listed · Newcastle-under-Lyme

Cooper Headstone About 7 Metres South East of South Porch of the Church of St John the Baptist

Cooper Headstone About 7 Metres South East of South Porch of the Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Newcastle-under-Lyme, first listed on 14 May 1985. It is one of 340 Grade II entries among 367 listed buildings in Newcastle-under-Lyme; 34% of Newcastle-under-Lyme’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCooper Headstone About 7 Metres South East of South Porch of the Church of St John the Baptist
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1029831
Date first listed14 May 1985
Local planning authorityNewcastle-under-Lyme
Location53.00382, -2.28463 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1029831

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Newcastle-under-Lyme will require for your works on Cooper Headstone About 7 Metres South East of South Porch of the Church of St John the Baptist, 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 Cooper Headstone About 7 Metres South East of South Porch of the Church of St John the Baptist

NameGradeDistance
Jane Downing Headstone About 16 Metres South of South Porch of the Church of St John the BaptistII8 m
Haywood Memorial About 4 Metres South of South Porch of the Church of St John the BaptistII8 m
Sundial Approximately 9 Metres South West of the South Porch of the Church of St John the BaptistII15 m
Church of St John the BaptistII*20 m
Dean Memorial About 7 Metres South of South West Corner of Tower of Church of St John the BaptistII22 m
Poole Memorial About 3 Metres North of North East Corner of North Aisle of the Church of St John the BaptistII32 m
Peake Memorial About 22 Metres South West of South Porch of Church of St John the BaptistII35 m
War Memorial Adjacent to Lych Gate at St John the Baptist ChurchII69 m
Keele Lodge and gate piersII159 m
36, Keele VillageII367 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cooper Headstone About 7 Metres South East of South Porch of the Church of St John the Baptist listed?
Yes. Cooper Headstone About 7 Metres South East of South Porch of the Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1029831, first listed on 14 May 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Cooper Headstone About 7 Metres South East of South Porch of the Church of St John the Baptist?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Newcastle-under-Lyme, 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.