Grade II listed · Forest of Dean

Boughton Monument and Railings, in Churchyard, About 22 Metres South of South East Corner of South Porch, Church of St Ethelbert

Boughton Monument and Railings, in Churchyard, About 22 Metres South of South East Corner of South Porch, Church of St Ethelbert 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
FieldValue
NameBoughton Monument and Railings, in Churchyard, About 22 Metres South of South East Corner of South Porch, Church of St Ethelbert
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1186492
Date first listed4 July 1985
Local planning authorityForest of Dean
Location51.81958, -2.47710 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1186492

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Forest of Dean will require for your works on Boughton Monument and Railings, in Churchyard, About 22 Metres South of South East Corner of South Porch, Church of St Ethelbert, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Boughton Monument and Railings, in Churchyard, About 22 Metres South of South East Corner of South Porch, Church of St Ethelbert

NameGradeDistance
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard About 14 Metres South of South West Corner of South Porch, Church of St EthelbertII6 m
Wood Mounment and Railings in Churchyard About 23 1/2 Metres South of East End of Nave, Church of St EthelbertII7 m
Unidentified Headstone, in Churchyard, About 19 1/2 Metres South of East End of Nave, Church of St EthelbertII9 m
Wooley Monument, in Churchyard, About 21 1/2 Metres South of East End of Nave, Church of St EthelbertII9 m
Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard, About 12 Metres South of South East Corner of South Porch, Church of St EthelbertII10 m
Tingle Monument in Churchyard About 26 1/2 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St EthelbertII11 m
Hobbs Monument in Churchyard, About 11 Metres South of South Porch of Church of St EthelbertII12 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, About 7 Metres South of South East Corner of South Porch, Church of St EthelbertII14 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, About 7 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St EthelbertII15 m
Broben Monument, in Churchyard About 18 Metres South of East End of Chancel, of Church of St EthelbertII16 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Boughton Monument and Railings, in Churchyard, About 22 Metres South of South East Corner of South Porch, Church of St Ethelbert listed?
Yes. Boughton Monument and Railings, in Churchyard, About 22 Metres South of South East Corner of South Porch, Church of St Ethelbert is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1186492, 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 Boughton Monument and Railings, in Churchyard, About 22 Metres South of South East Corner of South Porch, Church of St Ethelbert?
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.