Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Stocks in Churchyard 23 Metres West of Tower

Stocks in Churchyard 23 Metres West of Tower is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 30 September 1983. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 41% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameStocks in Churchyard 23 Metres West of Tower
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1078744
Date first listed30 September 1983
Local planning authorityEast Hertfordshire
Location51.79454, -0.01268 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1078744

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents East Hertfordshire will require for your works on Stocks in Churchyard 23 Metres West of Tower, 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 Stocks in Churchyard 23 Metres West of Tower

NameGradeDistance
The HomesteadII32 m
Filmer CottageII36 m
Parish Church of St John the BaptistII*37 m
Plomer Monument in Churchyard 5 Metres South West of ChancelII44 m
Monument to the Memory of Sir Hugh Mydelton on Larger Island Below ChurchII52 m
Mylne Mausoleum in Churchyard 8 Metres East of ChancelII59 m
Monument to the New River on Smaller Island Below the ChurchII60 m
Gatepiers, Screen Wall, Gate and Gateway at Amwell GroveII62 m
Cathrow Monument in Churchyard 20 Metres East South East of ChancelII63 m
River Cottage by the Footbridge Over the New RiverII90 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Stocks in Churchyard 23 Metres West of Tower listed?
Yes. Stocks in Churchyard 23 Metres West of Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1078744, first listed on 30 September 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Stocks in Churchyard 23 Metres West of Tower?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from East Hertfordshire, 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.