Grade II listed · Rutland

Medcalf Tombs at Churchyard of St Mary to South of South Chancel Chapel

Medcalf Tombs at Churchyard of St Mary to South of South Chancel Chapel is a Grade II listed building in Rutland, first listed on 21 February 1984. It is one of 1,316 Grade II entries among 1,416 listed buildings in Rutland; 41% of Rutland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Medcalf Tombs at Churchyard of St Mary to South of South Chancel Chapel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1073270
Date first listed	21 February 1984
Local planning authority	Rutland
Location	52.71431, -0.71986 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1073270

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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 Medcalf Tombs at Churchyard of St Mary to South of South Chancel Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
Cole Tomb and Headstone at Churchyard of St Mary to South of South Chancel Aisle	II	6 m
5 Headstones at Churchyard of St Mary to South of South Porch, Dated 1717, 1666, 1659, 1656 and 1663	II	12 m
Church of St Mary	I	17 m
Cross at Churchyard of St Mary to South of South Porch	II	19 m
Stable Block Ashwell House	II	39 m
Lychgate, North Gate, West Gate and Walls at Churchyard of St Mary	II	39 m
War Memorial at Churchyard of St Mary	II	47 m
Ashwell House	II	55 m
Ashwell Cottage	II	58 m
Ashwell Lodge	II	76 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Medcalf Tombs at Churchyard of St Mary to South of South Chancel Chapel listed?

Yes. Medcalf Tombs at Churchyard of St Mary to South of South Chancel Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1073270, first listed on 21 February 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Medcalf Tombs at Churchyard of St Mary to South of South Chancel Chapel?

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