Grade II listed · Cornwall

Monument to Benet Mill and Christopher Bligh in the Churchyard of the Church of St Genesius, About 5 Metres South of the Church

Monument to Benet Mill and Christopher Bligh in the Churchyard of the Church of St Genesius, About 5 Metres South of the Church is a Grade II listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 12 October 1984. It is one of 11,797 Grade II entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 28% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Monument to Benet Mill and Christopher Bligh in the Churchyard of the Church of St Genesius, About 5 Metres South of the Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1137524
Date first listed	12 October 1984
Local planning authority	Cornwall
Location	50.74447, -4.62499 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1137524

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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 Benet Mill and Christopher Bligh in the Churchyard of the Church of St Genesius, About 5 Metres South of the Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Genesius	I	14 m
Three Monuments to the Cock Family in the Churchyard of the Church of St Genesius About 5 Metres North-East of the Church	II	27 m
Holy Well of St Gennys About 3 Metres South East of the South Churchyard Gate of the Church of St Gennys	II	40 m
Old Manor and Colwills	II	67 m
St Gennys House	II	171 m
Nancemellan	II	439 m
Nancemellan Gates,and Gateposts About 80 Metres East of Nancemellan	II	511 m
The Old Cottages	II	582 m
White Lodge	II	785 m
Cleave	II	825 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument to Benet Mill and Christopher Bligh in the Churchyard of the Church of St Genesius, About 5 Metres South of the Church listed?

Yes. Monument to Benet Mill and Christopher Bligh in the Churchyard of the Church of St Genesius, About 5 Metres South of the Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1137524, first listed on 12 October 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Monument to Benet Mill and Christopher Bligh in the Churchyard of the Church of St Genesius, About 5 Metres South of the Church?

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