Grade II listed · Rutland

Group of 8 Monuments to Members of the Stokes Family and 2 Monuments to Members of the Ward Family, in Churchyard Adjacent to West End of Church

Group of 8 Monuments to Members of the Stokes Family and 2 Monuments to Members of the Ward Family, in Churchyard Adjacent to West End of Church is a Grade II listed building in Rutland, first listed on 6 July 1987. It is one of 1,316 Grade II entries among 1,416 listed buildings in Rutland; 92% of Rutland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Group of 8 Monuments to Members of the Stokes Family and 2 Monuments to Members of the Ward Family, in Churchyard Adjacent to West End of Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1073686
Date first listed	6 July 1987
Local planning authority	Rutland
Location	52.53416, -0.72144 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1073686

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rutland will require for your works on Group of 8 Monuments to Members of the Stokes Family and 2 Monuments to Members of the Ward Family, in Churchyard Adjacent to West End of Church, 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 Group of 8 Monuments to Members of the Stokes Family and 2 Monuments to Members of the Ward Family, in Churchyard Adjacent to West End of Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John	II*	18 m
1, Church Close	II	47 m
Priest'S House	II	87 m
Weldon House	II	91 m
1, the Green	II	131 m
6, Main Street	II	132 m
Ye Olde House	II	135 m
Wentworth Cottage	II	138 m
Monkey Tree Cottage	II	139 m
10, Main Street	II	139 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Group of 8 Monuments to Members of the Stokes Family and 2 Monuments to Members of the Ward Family, in Churchyard Adjacent to West End of Church listed?

Yes. Group of 8 Monuments to Members of the Stokes Family and 2 Monuments to Members of the Ward Family, in Churchyard Adjacent to West End of Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1073686, first listed on 6 July 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Group of 8 Monuments to Members of the Stokes Family and 2 Monuments to Members of the Ward Family, in Churchyard Adjacent to West End of Church?

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.