Grade II listed · Dorset

Thomas and Martha Brooks Monuments, in the Churchyard 14m North of the Chancel of the Church of Saint Michael

Thomas and Martha Brooks Monuments, in the Churchyard 14m North of the Chancel of the Church of Saint Michael is a Grade II listed building in Dorset, first listed on 10 March 1987. It is one of 8,488 Grade II entries among 9,210 listed buildings in Dorset; 93% of Dorset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThomas and Martha Brooks Monuments, in the Churchyard 14m North of the Chancel of the Church of Saint Michael
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1119851
Date first listed10 March 1987
Local planning authorityDorset
Location50.71793, -2.41011 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1119851

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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 Thomas and Martha Brooks Monuments, in the Churchyard 14m North of the Chancel of the Church of Saint Michael

NameGradeDistance
4 Hardy Monuments, in the Churchyard Immediately North of the Thomas Brooks Monument (Item 8/126)II2 m
3 Hardy Monuments, in the Churchyard Immediately North of the 4 Headstones (Item 8/127)II4 m
William Cox Monument, in the Churchyard 2m North of the John Cox Monument (Item 8/124)II4 m
John Cox Monument, in the Churchyard, 6m North of the Vestry of the Church of Saint MichaelII5 m
William Jacob Monument, in the Churchyard, 3.5m North of the Chancel of the Church of Saint MichaelII6 m
Unidentified Monument, in the Churchyard, 30m North East of the Vestry of the Church of Saint MichaelII11 m
Meaden Monument, and One Unidentified Monument, in the Churchyard, 50m North of the West End of the North Aisle of the Church of Saint MichaelII15 m
Church of Saint MichaelI16 m
Gate Piers at Entrance to Churchyard of the Church of Saint MichaelII20 m
Cull Monument, in the Churchyard 5m South of the South Wall of the Church of Saint MichaelII24 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Thomas and Martha Brooks Monuments, in the Churchyard 14m North of the Chancel of the Church of Saint Michael listed?
Yes. Thomas and Martha Brooks Monuments, in the Churchyard 14m North of the Chancel of the Church of Saint Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1119851, first listed on 10 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Thomas and Martha Brooks Monuments, in the Churchyard 14m North of the Chancel of the Church of Saint Michael?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dorset, 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.