Grade II listed · Central Bedfordshire

Monument to Centre of Dogs Cemetery

Monument to Centre of Dogs Cemetery 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	Monument to Centre of Dogs Cemetery
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1321670
Date first listed	16 March 1987
Local planning authority	Central Bedfordshire
Location	51.97536, -0.59275 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1321670

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Monument to Centre of Dogs Cemetery

Name	Grade	Distance
Ice House Approximately 500 Metres South South East of Basin Bridge	II	433 m
Paris House	II	456 m
Chinese Pavilion, at Centre of Maze	II*	594 m
Statue Known As the Gilded Duchess, Approximately 120 Metres South of Sculpture Gallery	II	648 m
Political Warfare Executive Studio, Milton Bryan, Beds	II	713 m
Coade Stone Urn Approximately 10 Metres South of East End of Sculpture Gallery	II	738 m
The Camelia House Adjoining East End of Sculpture Gallery	I	742 m
Sculpture Gallery, Adjoining South Side of South Stableblock	I	755 m
Lead Trough Approximately 25 Metres South West of Sculpture Gallery	II	755 m
Urn Approximately 10 Metres South of West End of Sculpture Gallery	II	759 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument to Centre of Dogs Cemetery listed?

Yes. Monument to Centre of Dogs Cemetery is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1321670, 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 Monument to Centre of Dogs Cemetery?

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.