Grade II listed · Forest of Dean

Lamp Post in Churchyard, About 10 Metres South West of Porch of Church of St John the Baptist

Lamp Post in Churchyard, About 10 Metres South West of Porch of Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Forest of Dean, first listed on 4 July 1985. It is one of 1,395 Grade II entries among 1,486 listed buildings in Forest of Dean; 39% of Forest of Dean’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Lamp Post in Churchyard, About 10 Metres South West of Porch of Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1186477
Date first listed	4 July 1985
Local planning authority	Forest of Dean
Location	51.87417, -2.41795 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1186477

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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 Lamp Post in Churchyard, About 10 Metres South West of Porch of Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Lamp Post in Churchyard, About 1 1/2 Metres North East of Gate to Churchyard from School, Church of St John the Baptist	II	8 m
Unidentified Chest Tomb, in the Churchyard About 2 Metres South East of Porch of Church of St John the Baptist	II	9 m
Church of St John the Baptist	I	18 m
Elliott Monument in Churchyard, in Angle Between Chancel and Organ Chamber, Church of St John the Baptist	II	24 m
Huntley Church of England Primary School	II	27 m
Elliot Monument in Churchyard, About 2 1/2 Metres East of South East Corner of Chancel, Church of St John the Baptist	II	30 m
Woodend Farm	II	325 m
Keeper'S Cottage	II	372 m
Milestone, About 56 Metres West of Barn, Huntley Court	II	550 m
Barn, Huntley Court	II	615 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lamp Post in Churchyard, About 10 Metres South West of Porch of Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Lamp Post in Churchyard, About 10 Metres South West of Porch of Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1186477, first listed on 4 July 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Lamp Post in Churchyard, About 10 Metres South West of Porch of Church of St John the Baptist?

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