Grade II* listed · Melton

Squires Monument, 5 Metres North West of Church of St James

Squires Monument, 5 Metres North West of Church of St James is a Grade II* listed building in Melton, first listed on 7 January 1988. It is one of 64 Grade II* entries among 717 listed buildings in Melton; 72% of Melton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Squires Monument, 5 Metres North West of Church of St James
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1307784
Date first listed	7 January 1988
Local planning authority	Melton
Location	52.74476, -0.86466 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1307784

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Melton will require for your works on Squires Monument, 5 Metres North West of Church of St James, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Squires Monument, 5 Metres North West of Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St James	I	26 m
Chestnut Farmhouse	II	235 m
Craven Lodge	II	2.0 km
17, Brook Lane	II	2.0 km
15, Brook Lane	II	2.0 km
Former garden walls at Wyndham Lodge to the south of The Stables	II	2.1 km
The Stables	II	2.1 km
Wyndham Lodge	II	2.2 km
Steps and balustrade north of Wyndham Lodge	II	2.2 km
Coventry House and Claret Lodge	II	2.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Squires Monument, 5 Metres North West of Church of St James listed?

Yes. Squires Monument, 5 Metres North West of Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1307784, first listed on 7 January 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Squires Monument, 5 Metres North West of Church of St James?

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