Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Monument to the Memory of Sir Hugh Mydelton on Larger Island Below Church

Monument to the Memory of Sir Hugh Mydelton on Larger Island Below Church is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 4 December 1951. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 6% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Monument to the Memory of Sir Hugh Mydelton on Larger Island Below Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1078786
Date first listed	4 December 1951
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.79480, -0.01204 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1078786

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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 the Memory of Sir Hugh Mydelton on Larger Island Below Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Emma'S Well and Memorial Stone	II	40 m
Parish Church of St John the Baptist	II*	44 m
River Cottage by the Footbridge Over the New River	II	51 m
Mylne Mausoleum in Churchyard 8 Metres East of Chancel	II	51 m
Plomer Monument in Churchyard 5 Metres South West of Chancel	II	51 m
Monument to the New River on Smaller Island Below the Church	II	51 m
Stocks in Churchyard 23 Metres West of Tower	II	52 m
Cathrow Monument in Churchyard 20 Metres East South East of Chancel	II	62 m
The Homestead	II	84 m
Filmer Cottage	II	88 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument to the Memory of Sir Hugh Mydelton on Larger Island Below Church listed?

Yes. Monument to the Memory of Sir Hugh Mydelton on Larger Island Below Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1078786, first listed on 4 December 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Monument to the Memory of Sir Hugh Mydelton on Larger Island Below Church?

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.