Grade II listed · Rochford

2 Headstones Approximately 6 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin

2 Headstones Approximately 6 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin 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
Field	Value
Name	2 Headstones Approximately 6 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1322362
Date first listed	13 January 1988
Local planning authority	Rochford
Location	51.56053, 0.78955 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1322362

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Rochford will require for your works on 2 Headstones Approximately 6 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin, 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 Headstones Approximately 6 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin

Name	Grade	Distance
Table Tomb Approximately 12 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	3 m
Group of 5 Head and Footstones Approximately 9 Metres South East of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	5 m
Table Tomb Adjacent to East of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	7 m
Church of St Mary the Virgin	II*	11 m
Headstone Approximately One Metre South of East Wall of Chancel, Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	16 m
Boundary Marker Post Adjacent to North Side of West Door, West Tower, Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	18 m
Group of 3 Headstones One Metre East of East Wall of Chancel, Church St Mary the Virgin	II	21 m
Boundary Marker Post on Roadside Pavement Adjacent to South West Corner of Churchyard, Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	25 m
Wall Enclosing Churchyard to North and West and Adjacent to Little Wakering Road, Church of St Mary	II	35 m
Brays	II	44 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Headstones Approximately 6 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?

Yes. 2 Headstones Approximately 6 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1322362, 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 Headstones Approximately 6 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin?

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.