Grade I listed · Harborough

Fortrey Tomb at Churchyard of St John the Baptist

Fortrey Tomb at Churchyard of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed building in Harborough, first listed on 21 December 1984. It is one of 22 Grade I entries among 1,282 listed buildings in Harborough; 42% of Harborough’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Fortrey Tomb at Churchyard of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1360628
Date first listed	21 December 1984
Local planning authority	Harborough
Location	52.59784, -0.98391 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1360628

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Harborough will require for your works on Fortrey Tomb at Churchyard of St John the Baptist, 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 Fortrey Tomb at Churchyard of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Manor House	II*	14 m
Church of St John the Baptist	I	16 m
Dovecote at the Manor House	II	40 m
Limes Farmhouse	II	43 m
Gate Piers and Gates, Steps, Balustrade and Wall at Churchyard of St John the Baptist	II*	46 m
The Old Vicarage	II	50 m
Corner Cottage	II	79 m
Manor House	II	684 m
Carrygate	II	702 m
Church of St Peter	II*	810 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Fortrey Tomb at Churchyard of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Fortrey Tomb at Churchyard of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1360628, first listed on 21 December 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Fortrey Tomb at Churchyard of St John the Baptist?

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