Grade II listed · Rother

The Tomb of Viscount Milner in the extension of St Mary's Churchyard to the north east of the Church

The Tomb of Viscount Milner in the extension of St Mary's Churchyard to the north east of the Church is a Grade II listed building in Rother, first listed on 17 August 1973. It is one of 2,024 Grade II entries among 2,141 listed buildings in Rother; 34% of Rother’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Tomb of Viscount Milner in the extension of St Mary's Churchyard to the north east of the Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1217712
Date first listed	17 August 1973
Local planning authority	Rother
Location	50.99092, 0.49220 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1217712

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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 The Tomb of Viscount Milner in the extension of St Mary's Churchyard to the north east of the Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Parsonage Farmhouse	II	64 m
The Parish Church of St Mary	I	65 m
Goodgrooms	II	79 m
Church Farm and Cottage Church Farm House	II	119 m
Post Office Terrace Spoutings, Post Office Terrace	II	120 m
The Salehurst Halt Public House	II	144 m
Oasthouses and Granary at Parsonage Farm to the North of the House on the North Side of the Road	II	160 m
Church Lane Cottages	II	178 m
The Abbey	I	580 m
The Oasthouse	II	593 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tomb of Viscount Milner in the extension of St Mary's Churchyard to the north east of the Church listed?

Yes. The Tomb of Viscount Milner in the extension of St Mary's Churchyard to the north east of the Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1217712, first listed on 17 August 1973. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Tomb of Viscount Milner in the extension of St Mary's Churchyard to the north east of the Church?

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