Grade II listed · Derby

Monument to Thomas Skevington in the General Cemetery

Monument to Thomas Skevington in the General Cemetery is a Grade II listed building in Derby, first listed on 8 December 1997. It is one of 337 Grade II entries among 383 listed buildings in Derby; 88% of Derby’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMonument to Thomas Skevington in the General Cemetery
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1031543
Date first listed8 December 1997
Local planning authorityDerby
Location52.91909, -1.49367 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1031543

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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 Monument to Thomas Skevington in the General Cemetery

NameGradeDistance
Lodge of Old CemeteryII43 m
Monument to Robert Pegg in the General CemeteryII44 m
Monument to John Gregory Pike in the General CemeteryII52 m
Diocesan Training CollegeII82 m
Woodlands Lodge and Number 107II121 m
Gymnasium and Studio at Diocesan Training College (Fronts Great Northern Road)II166 m
Front Boundary Wall of Church of St Luke, with Gate Piers and Iron GatesII282 m
Church of St LukeII*294 m
Former Derbyshire Rifle Volunteers' BarracksII382 m
Lonsdale Hall: part of Derby College of Higher EducationII417 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument to Thomas Skevington in the General Cemetery listed?
Yes. Monument to Thomas Skevington in the General Cemetery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1031543, first listed on 8 December 1997. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Monument to Thomas Skevington in the General Cemetery?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Derby, 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.