Grade II listed · Maldon

Village Lock Up with Stocks and Whipping Post Attached to Doorframe, South East Corner of Churchyard of St Thomas

Village Lock Up with Stocks and Whipping Post Attached to Doorframe, South East Corner of Churchyard of St Thomas is a Grade II listed building in Maldon, first listed on 10 January 1953. It is one of 968 Grade II entries among 1,035 listed buildings in Maldon; 4% of Maldon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Village Lock Up with Stocks and Whipping Post Attached to Doorframe, South East Corner of Churchyard of St Thomas
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1337396
Date first listed	10 January 1953
Local planning authority	Maldon
Location	51.72452, 0.90102 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1337396

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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 Village Lock Up with Stocks and Whipping Post Attached to Doorframe, South East Corner of Churchyard of St Thomas

Name	Grade	Distance
Cage Row	II	19 m
Church of St Thomas	II*	42 m
Mounting Steps and Post South Entrance to Churchyard to St Thomas	II	51 m
Former Coach House and Stables Approximately 30 Metres North of Bradwell Lodge	II	59 m
Bradwell-on-Sea War Memorial	II	60 m
The Old School House and Outbuilding	II	62 m
White Lyons Cottage	II	76 m
Orchard Cottage	II	77 m
15 and 16, High Street	II	78 m
Well Cottage	II	78 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Village Lock Up with Stocks and Whipping Post Attached to Doorframe, South East Corner of Churchyard of St Thomas listed?

Yes. Village Lock Up with Stocks and Whipping Post Attached to Doorframe, South East Corner of Churchyard of St Thomas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1337396, first listed on 10 January 1953. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Village Lock Up with Stocks and Whipping Post Attached to Doorframe, South East Corner of Churchyard of St Thomas?

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