Grade II listed · Swindon

Richard Jefferies Memorial in Churchyard of the Church of Holy Rood, 13 Metres North of Chancel

Richard Jefferies Memorial in Churchyard of the Church of Holy Rood, 13 Metres North of Chancel is a Grade II listed building in Swindon, first listed on 23 April 1986. It is one of 620 Grade II entries among 663 listed buildings in Swindon; 84% of Swindon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Richard Jefferies Memorial in Churchyard of the Church of Holy Rood, 13 Metres North of Chancel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1355872
Date first listed	23 April 1986
Local planning authority	Swindon
Location	51.55177, -1.76971 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1355872

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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 Richard Jefferies Memorial in Churchyard of the Church of Holy Rood, 13 Metres North of Chancel

Name	Grade	Distance
Mausoleum Adjoining North Side of Chancel of Church of Holy Rood	II	23 m
Church of the Holy Rood	II	28 m
Wall to Graveyard of Holy Rood Church	II	52 m
Gazebo, Formerly Belonging to the Lawn	II	99 m
1, the Planks	II	120 m
6, Dammas Lane	II	134 m
2 3, the Planks	II	138 m
Wall to `the Hermitage'	II	172 m
Greystones	II	173 m
Redlands	II	221 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Richard Jefferies Memorial in Churchyard of the Church of Holy Rood, 13 Metres North of Chancel listed?

Yes. Richard Jefferies Memorial in Churchyard of the Church of Holy Rood, 13 Metres North of Chancel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1355872, first listed on 23 April 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Richard Jefferies Memorial in Churchyard of the Church of Holy Rood, 13 Metres North of Chancel?

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