Grade II listed · Tewkesbury

Pair of Headstones in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary, Circa 3 Metres North East of Chancel

Pair of Headstones in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary, Circa 3 Metres North East of Chancel is a Grade II listed building in Tewkesbury, first listed on 12 August 1985. It is one of 1,421 Grade II entries among 1,582 listed buildings in Tewkesbury; 48% of Tewkesbury’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pair of Headstones in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary, Circa 3 Metres North East of Chancel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1153851
Date first listed	12 August 1985
Local planning authority	Tewkesbury
Location	51.99150, -2.20686 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1153851

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Tewkesbury will require for your works on Pair of Headstones in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary, Circa 3 Metres North East of Chancel, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Pair of Headstones in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary, Circa 3 Metres North East of Chancel

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary the Virgin	II*	11 m
14-17, Church Row	II	25 m
John Rayer Monument with Railings in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Circa 1.5 Metres East of Thomas Pensam Monument	II	30 m
Thomas Pensam Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Circa 6 Metres South of Chancel	II	32 m
Sundial in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Circa 2 Metres South of Porch	II	33 m
Well Head Outside Nos 14-17 Church Row	II	36 m
John Broome Monument with Railings in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Circa 2 Metres West of Tower	II	38 m
John Ireland Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Circa 4 Metres South of Thomas Pensam Monument	II	40 m
Sarah Need Ireland Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Circa 1 Metre South of John Ireland Monument	II	43 m
Richard Hayward Monument in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary Circa 5 Metres West of John Ireland Monument	II	47 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pair of Headstones in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary, Circa 3 Metres North East of Chancel listed?

Yes. Pair of Headstones in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary, Circa 3 Metres North East of Chancel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1153851, first listed on 12 August 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pair of Headstones in the Churchyard of the Church of St Mary, Circa 3 Metres North East of Chancel?

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