Grade II listed · Cheshire East

Pedestal Tomb of Sarah Mellor and Others

Pedestal Tomb of Sarah Mellor and Others is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire East, first listed on 9 December 1983. It is one of 2,424 Grade II entries among 2,652 listed buildings in Cheshire East; 45% of Cheshire East’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePedestal Tomb of Sarah Mellor and Others
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1236443
Date first listed9 December 1983
Local planning authorityCheshire East
Location53.28408, -2.08205 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1236443

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Pedestal Tomb of Sarah Mellor and Others

NameGradeDistance
Pedestal Tomb of Rachel Mellor, James Mellor Junior and Others in Hough Hole GardensII5 m
Pedestal Tomb of James Walker in Hough Hole House GardensII8 m
Sundial in Hough Hole House Gardens, 6 Metres North of ChapelII14 m
Private Chapel at Hough Hole HouseII25 m
Hough Hole HouseII40 m
Barn Attached to Chapel at Hough Hole HouseII42 m
Weir and Bridge by Wayside CottageII227 m
The Old HallII364 m
Tower Hill Farm (Not Tower Hill Farmhouse)II540 m
Tower Hill FarmII548 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pedestal Tomb of Sarah Mellor and Others listed?
Yes. Pedestal Tomb of Sarah Mellor and Others is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1236443, first listed on 9 December 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Pedestal Tomb of Sarah Mellor and Others?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cheshire East, 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.