Grade II listed · Cheltenham

Catherine Best Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter Circa 12 Metres South of the Tower

Catherine Best Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter Circa 12 Metres South of the Tower is a Grade II listed building in Cheltenham, first listed on 22 October 1987. It is one of 1,068 Grade II entries among 1,132 listed buildings in Cheltenham; 83% of Cheltenham’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCatherine Best Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter Circa 12 Metres South of the Tower
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1152906
Date first listed22 October 1987
Local planning authorityCheltenham
Location51.87300, -2.08418 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1152906

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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 Catherine Best Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter Circa 12 Metres South of the Tower

NameGradeDistance
Church of St Peter and lych gateII*20 m
Row of 4 Monuments in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter, Immediately East of the PorchII29 m
Two Monuments in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter, 3 to 5 Metres West of the West EndII30 m
Caffold, Hefleham, Lawrence and Rose Monuments in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter, Up to 7 Metres North of the North AisleII32 m
Row of 9 Medieval Monuments in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter Immediately West of the PorchII32 m
Ralph Pumfret and 4 Unidentified Monuments Circa 15 Metres West of the Porch in the Churchyard of the Church of St PeterII50 m
The RectoryII145 m
Church FarmhouseII175 m
Leckhampton Court with Wall and Gate PiersII*203 m
Collum End FarmhouseII274 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Catherine Best Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter Circa 12 Metres South of the Tower listed?
Yes. Catherine Best Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter Circa 12 Metres South of the Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1152906, first listed on 22 October 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Catherine Best Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Peter Circa 12 Metres South of the Tower?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cheltenham, 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.