Grade II listed · Rochford

2 Adjacent Head and Foot Stones, Shopland Churchyard

2 Adjacent Head and Foot Stones, Shopland Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Rochford, first listed on 13 January 1988. It is one of 311 Grade II entries among 329 listed buildings in Rochford; 61% of Rochford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
Name2 Adjacent Head and Foot Stones, Shopland Churchyard
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1321992
Date first listed13 January 1988
Local planning authorityRochford
Location51.56132, 0.73842 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1321992

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rochford will require for your works on 2 Adjacent Head and Foot Stones, Shopland Churchyard, 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 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 2 Adjacent Head and Foot Stones, Shopland Churchyard

NameGradeDistance
Barn About 90 Metres South of Shopland HallII97 m
Outbuilding, Probably a Bake/Brewhouse Approximately 4 Metres West of BeauchampsII803 m
BeauchampsII*851 m
Garden Walls Attached to South East and North West Corners of BeauchampsII875 m
Barn Approximately 40 Metres East of Butlers FarmhouseII1.1 km
Butlers FarmhouseII1.1 km
Clay Street FarmhouseII1.3 km
Pear Tree CottagesII1.3 km
Sutton HallII1.4 km
Vine CottagesII1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Adjacent Head and Foot Stones, Shopland Churchyard listed?
Yes. 2 Adjacent Head and Foot Stones, Shopland Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1321992, first listed on 13 January 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to 2 Adjacent Head and Foot Stones, Shopland Churchyard?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Rochford, 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.