Grade II listed · Boston

Gravestone and Tombstone 10 Paces from South Transept in Churchyard, Church of St Swithin

Gravestone and Tombstone 10 Paces from South Transept in Churchyard, Church of St Swithin is a Grade II listed building in Boston, first listed on 5 April 1988. It is one of 462 Grade II entries among 506 listed buildings in Boston; 75% of Boston’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gravestone and Tombstone 10 Paces from South Transept in Churchyard, Church of St Swithin
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1360491
Date first listed	5 April 1988
Local planning authority	Boston
Location	52.92410, -0.17982 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1360491

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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 Gravestone and Tombstone 10 Paces from South Transept in Churchyard, Church of St Swithin

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Swithin	I	18 m
Bicker War Memorial	II	203 m
Garage Cottage	II	330 m
The Villa	II	346 m
Morley Cottages	II	369 m
Morley House	II	427 m
The Red Lion Inn	II	465 m
Gaunlet House	II	1.1 km
Fore Lane Farmhouse and Stable (North of Gauntlet House)	II	1.3 km
Mile Post South of Old Junction with A52	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Gravestone and Tombstone 10 Paces from South Transept in Churchyard, Church of St Swithin listed?

Yes. Gravestone and Tombstone 10 Paces from South Transept in Churchyard, Church of St Swithin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1360491, first listed on 5 April 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gravestone and Tombstone 10 Paces from South Transept in Churchyard, Church of St Swithin?

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