Grade II listed · East Hertfordshire

Rebecca Poor Memorial in St Marys Churchyard

Rebecca Poor Memorial in St Marys Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in East Hertfordshire, first listed on 12 April 1993. It is one of 2,778 Grade II entries among 3,019 listed buildings in East Hertfordshire; 93% of East Hertfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rebecca Poor Memorial in St Marys Churchyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1268726
Date first listed	12 April 1993
Local planning authority	East Hertfordshire
Location	51.79071, -0.10398 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1268726

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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 Rebecca Poor Memorial in St Marys Churchyard

Name	Grade	Distance
Sedilia from Church in St Marys Churchyard	II	12 m
Church of St Mary and St John	II*	21 m
Lady Sarah Cowper Tomb in St Marys Churchyard	II	23 m
Nathaniel Brassey Tomb in St Marys Churchyard	II	41 m
St Josephs Lodge and Gateway	II	64 m
Pauline Payne Whitney Paget Memorial in St Marys Churchyard	II	111 m
5 and 7, St Marys Street	II	125 m
Amores Including Outbuildings	II*	133 m
Little Manor	II	150 m
The Hill	II	159 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rebecca Poor Memorial in St Marys Churchyard listed?

Yes. Rebecca Poor Memorial in St Marys Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1268726, first listed on 12 April 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rebecca Poor Memorial in St Marys Churchyard?

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