Grade II listed · Merton

Hopkin (Mansel Philipps) Tomb in Churchyard of St Mary,25 Yards to South West of Church Tower

Hopkin (Mansel Philipps) Tomb in Churchyard of St Mary,25 Yards to South West of Church Tower is a Grade II listed building in Merton, first listed on 2 September 1988. It is one of 228 Grade II entries among 242 listed buildings in Merton; 42% of Merton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hopkin (Mansel Philipps) Tomb in Churchyard of St Mary,25 Yards to South West of Church Tower
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1080881
Date first listed	2 September 1988
Local planning authority	Merton
Location	51.42817, -0.21088 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1080881

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Merton will require for your works on Hopkin (Mansel Philipps) Tomb in Churchyard of St Mary,25 Yards to South West of Church 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 Hopkin (Mansel Philipps) Tomb in Churchyard of St Mary,25 Yards to South West of Church Tower

Name	Grade	Distance
White Tomb in Churchyard of St Mary 5 Yards to South West of Hopkins (Mansel Philipps) Tomb	II	4 m
Headstone to Eades Family in Churchyard of St Mary,6 Yards to West of Savage Tomb	II	21 m
Tomb of John Tompkins in Churchyard of St Mary,3 Yards to West of Savage Tomb	II	25 m
Tombstone of Thomas Lowick in Churchyard of St Mary,1 Yard to West of South Porch	II	26 m
Tomb of Georgina Charlotte Quin in Churchyard of St Mary,1 Yard to South West of Savage Tomb	II	26 m
Savage Tomb in Churchyard of St Mary 15 Yards to South of South Porch	II	27 m
Bingham Tomb in Churchyard of St Mary,12 Yards from Savage Tomb	II	28 m
Headstone in Churchyard of St Mary,2 Yards to South of Tower	II	28 m
Churchyard Walls to South of Churchyard of Church of St Mary	II	36 m
Parish Church of St Mary	II*	41 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hopkin (Mansel Philipps) Tomb in Churchyard of St Mary,25 Yards to South West of Church Tower listed?

Yes. Hopkin (Mansel Philipps) Tomb in Churchyard of St Mary,25 Yards to South West of Church Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1080881, first listed on 2 September 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hopkin (Mansel Philipps) Tomb in Churchyard of St Mary,25 Yards to South West of Church Tower?

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