Grade II listed · Fenland

Headstones Within the Churchyard Area of the Parish Church of St Mary Defined by the Path to the South Porch on the West Side, the Boundary Wall to the South, an Unmarked Boundary on the East Side Parallel to the Path and in Line with the East Wall of the Chancel, and the Church to the North

Headstones Within the Churchyard Area of the Parish Church of St Mary Defined by the Path to the South Porch on the West Side, the Boundary Wall to the South, an Unmarked Boundary on the East Side Parallel to the Path and in Line with the East Wall of the Chancel, and the Church to the North is a Grade II listed building in Fenland, first listed on 15 February 1985. It is one of 597 Grade II entries among 648 listed buildings in Fenland; 79% of Fenland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Headstones Within the Churchyard Area of the Parish Church of St Mary Defined by the Path to the South Porch on the West Side, the Boundary Wall to the South, an Unmarked Boundary on the East Side Parallel to the Path and in Line with the East Wall of the Chancel, and the Church to the North
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1331680
Date first listed	15 February 1985
Local planning authority	Fenland
Location	52.49479, 0.06103 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1331680

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Fenland will require for your works on Headstones Within the Churchyard Area of the Parish Church of St Mary Defined by the Path to the South Porch on the West Side, the Boundary Wall to the South, an Unmarked Boundary on the East Side Parallel to the Path and in Line with the East Wall of the Chancel, and the Church to the North, 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 Headstones Within the Churchyard Area of the Parish Church of St Mary Defined by the Path to the South Porch on the West Side, the Boundary Wall to the South, an Unmarked Boundary on the East Side Parallel to the Path and in Line with the East Wall of the Chancel, and the Church to the North

Name	Grade	Distance
Parish Church of St Mary	II*	20 m
Lych Gate	II	56 m
2, Church Lane	II	72 m
Churchyard Cross North West of Churchyard Boundary Wall	II	74 m
4, Church Lane	II	114 m
Doddington Hall Coach House and Stables	II	129 m
4, Ingles Lane	II	181 m
2, Ingles Lane	II	191 m
4, 6, 8 & 10, Newgate Street	II	221 m
Methodist Chapel	II	222 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Headstones Within the Churchyard Area of the Parish Church of St Mary Defined by the Path to the South Porch on the West Side, the Boundary Wall to the South, an Unmarked Boundary on the East Side Parallel to the Path and in Line with the East Wall of the Chancel, and the Church to the North listed?

Yes. Headstones Within the Churchyard Area of the Parish Church of St Mary Defined by the Path to the South Porch on the West Side, the Boundary Wall to the South, an Unmarked Boundary on the East Side Parallel to the Path and in Line with the East Wall of the Chancel, and the Church to the North is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1331680, first listed on 15 February 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Headstones Within the Churchyard Area of the Parish Church of St Mary Defined by the Path to the South Porch on the West Side, the Boundary Wall to the South, an Unmarked Boundary on the East Side Parallel to the Path and in Line with the East Wall of the Chancel, and the Church to the North?

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