Grade II listed · Central Bedfordshire

Headstone Approximately 2 Metres South of East Bay of Nave, in St Mary'S Churchyard

Headstone Approximately 2 Metres South of East Bay of Nave, in St Mary'S Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 16 March 1987. It is one of 1,756 Grade II entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 88% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Headstone Approximately 2 Metres South of East Bay of Nave, in St Mary'S Churchyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1311868
Date first listed	16 March 1987
Local planning authority	Central Bedfordshire
Location	51.95897, -0.61657 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1311868

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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 Headstone Approximately 2 Metres South of East Bay of Nave, in St Mary'S Churchyard

Name	Grade	Distance
Row of 6 Headstones Running South from Church Porch, St Mary'S Churchyard	II	5 m
Church of Saint Mary the Virgin	II*	6 m
Hill Farmhouse	II	674 m
The Garden House	II	1.0 km
Church of Saint Peter and All Saints	I	1.1 km
London Lodge, Gateway and Walls	II*	1.6 km
Milton Lodge	II	1.6 km
Gates, Gatepiers and Walls at Milton Lodge	II	1.6 km
Remains of Gates, Gatepiers and Walls at Battlesden Lodge	II	1.7 km
Battledsden Lodge	II	1.7 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Headstone Approximately 2 Metres South of East Bay of Nave, in St Mary'S Churchyard listed?

Yes. Headstone Approximately 2 Metres South of East Bay of Nave, in St Mary'S Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1311868, first listed on 16 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Headstone Approximately 2 Metres South of East Bay of Nave, in St Mary'S Churchyard?

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