Grade II* listed · Wiltshire

David Ricardo Monument in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas

David Ricardo Monument in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas is a Grade II* listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 22 June 1978. It is one of 698 Grade II* entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 41% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	David Ricardo Monument in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1268099
Date first listed	22 June 1978
Local planning authority	Wiltshire
Location	51.47171, -2.13126 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1268099

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 David Ricardo Monument in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Nicholas	II*	16 m
The Old Rectory	II	62 m
Upper Farmhouse	II	199 m
Hardenhuish House (Chippenham Grammar School)	II*	324 m
Milestone About 100 Metres North West of Junction with Old Hardenhuish Lane	II	687 m
31, Bristol Road	II	691 m
The Folly	II	693 m
Turnpike Cottage	II	695 m
35, Bristol Road	II	719 m
39, Bristol Road	II	721 m

Frequently asked questions

Is David Ricardo Monument in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas listed?

Yes. David Ricardo Monument in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1268099, first listed on 22 June 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to David Ricardo Monument in Churchyard of Church of St Nicholas?

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