Grade II listed · Wiltshire

Taylor Monument at North East Angle of Churchyard of Church of St Matthew

Taylor Monument at North East Angle of Churchyard of Church of St Matthew is a Grade II listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 3 April 1987. It is one of 11,295 Grade II entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 70% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Taylor Monument at North East Angle of Churchyard of Church of St Matthew
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1272843
Date first listed	3 April 1987
Local planning authority	Wiltshire
Location	51.36301, -2.03251 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1272843

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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 Taylor Monument at North East Angle of Churchyard of Church of St Matthew

Name	Grade	Distance
Rowde War Memorial Cross	II	12 m
Crook Monument in Churchayrd About 3 Metres East of North Aisle of Church of St Matthew	II	15 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard About 8 Metres North of North Aisle of Church of St Matthew	II	30 m
Hiscock Monument in Churchyard About 19 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Matthew	II	32 m
Alexander Monument in Churchyard About 11 Metres South of East End of South Ailse of Church of St Matthew	II	36 m
Church of St Matthew	II*	37 m
Laing Monument in Churchyard About 35 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Matthew	II	42 m
Willis Monument in Churchyard, in Angle of Tower and North Aisle of Church of St Matthew	II	45 m
Stevens Monument in Churchyard About 12 Metres South of South Aisle of Church of St Matthew	II	47 m
The George and Dragon Inn	II	54 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Taylor Monument at North East Angle of Churchyard of Church of St Matthew listed?

Yes. Taylor Monument at North East Angle of Churchyard of Church of St Matthew is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1272843, first listed on 3 April 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Taylor Monument at North East Angle of Churchyard of Church of St Matthew?

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.