Grade I listed · West Lindsey

Church of St John the Baptist and Monson Mausoleum

Church of St John the Baptist and Monson Mausoleum is a Grade I listed building in West Lindsey, first listed on 30 November 1966. It is one of 60 Grade I entries among 956 listed buildings in West Lindsey; 22% of West Lindsey’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Baptist and Monson Mausoleum
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1359493
Date first listed	30 November 1966
Local planning authority	West Lindsey
Location	53.27853, -0.57544 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1359493

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Lindsey will require for your works on Church of St John the Baptist and Monson Mausoleum, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Church of St John the Baptist and Monson Mausoleum

Name	Grade	Distance
Gravestones 2 Paces East of South Porch of Church of St John the Baptist	II	23 m
Bluebell Cottage	II	28 m
The Hall	II	68 m
Monson Free School	II	223 m
Pear Tree Cottage	II	330 m
Cedars Farmhouse	II	338 m
Anderson House Farmhouse	II	354 m
Church of St Luke	II*	1.1 km
North Carlton Hall	I	1.3 km
Manor House	II	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Baptist and Monson Mausoleum listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Baptist and Monson Mausoleum is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1359493, first listed on 30 November 1966. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St John the Baptist and Monson Mausoleum?

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