Grade I listed · East Hertfordshire

Johnston Monument at Gilston Parish Church at South West Corner of Churchyard

Johnston Monument at Gilston Parish Church at South West Corner of Churchyard is a Grade I listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 19 September 1984. It is one of 42 Grade I entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 65% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameJohnston Monument at Gilston Parish Church at South West Corner of Churchyard
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1101277
Date first listed19 September 1984
Local planning authorityEast Hertfordshire
Location51.80179, 0.08645 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1101277

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Johnston Monument at Gilston Parish Church at South West Corner of Churchyard

NameGradeDistance
Parish Church of St MaryI23 m
Gore Tomb at Gilston Parish Church 4 Metres East of ChancelII45 m
Turvin Tomb at Gilston Parish Church 12 Metres East of ChancelII51 m
Church Cottages at Corner with Pennys LaneII152 m
Black Cottage at Gilston Park on East of Drive 280 Metres South South East of Church CottagesII412 m
Garden Walls,and Pier at North West Corner at Gilston ParkII451 m
Stable Cottage at Channocks Farmhouse 30 Metres North West of HouseII617 m
Barn and Attached Farm Buildings at Channocks Farm 30 Metres North North West of HouseII622 m
Gilston Park 400 Metres Along Drive West South West from Cumber Land LodgeII*630 m
Channocks Farm HouseII648 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Johnston Monument at Gilston Parish Church at South West Corner of Churchyard listed?
Yes. Johnston Monument at Gilston Parish Church at South West Corner of Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1101277, first listed on 19 September 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Johnston Monument at Gilston Parish Church at South West Corner of Churchyard?
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.