Grade II* listed · Stroud

Monument to Arthur Knowles in the Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South of South Porch to Church of St John

Monument to Arthur Knowles in the Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South of South Porch to Church of St John is a Grade II* listed building in Stroud, first listed on 30 September 1985. It is one of 206 Grade II* entries among 3,309 listed buildings in Stroud; 55% of Stroud’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Monument to Arthur Knowles in the Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South of South Porch to Church of St John
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1153809
Date first listed	30 September 1985
Local planning authority	Stroud
Location	51.83221, -2.33924 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1153809

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Arthur Knowles in the Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South of South Porch to Church of St John

Name	Grade	Distance
Bradly Family Monument in the Churchyard Approximately 0.5 Metres South of Monument to Henry Bradly South of Church of St John	II	5 m
Allman Monument in the Churchyard Approximately 0.5 Metres South of Breether Monument to South of Church of St John	II	6 m
Vick Family Monument in the Churchyard Approximately 1 Metre East of Monument to Silvanus Vick to South of Church of St John	II	6 m
Breether Monument in the Churchyard Approximately 1 Metre East of Bradly Family South of Church of St John	II	6 m
Monument to Henry Bradly in the Churchyard Approximately 0.5 Metres South of Monument to Hannah Bradly South of Church of St John	II	7 m
Monument to Hannah Bradley in the Churchyard Approximately 8 Metres South of Church of St John	II	8 m
Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard Approximately 2 Metres South East of Hawkins Monument and to South of Church of St John	II	9 m
Monument to Brother of Henry Bradly in the Churchyard Approximately 1 Metre East of Monument to Hannah Bradly South of Church of St John	II	9 m
Monument to Daniel Vick in the Churchyard Approximately 1 Metre South of Monument to Silvanus Vick to South of Church of St John	II	9 m
Monument to Silvanus Vick in the Churchyard Approximately 12 Metres South of Church of St John	II	9 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument to Arthur Knowles in the Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South of South Porch to Church of St John listed?

Yes. Monument to Arthur Knowles in the Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South of South Porch to Church of St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1153809, first listed on 30 September 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Monument to Arthur Knowles in the Churchyard Approximately 9 Metres South of South Porch to Church of St John?

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