Grade II listed · Melton

2 Headstones 10 Metres South East of the South Porch at the Church of St Mary the Virgin

2 Headstones 10 Metres South East of the South Porch at the Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II listed building in Melton, first listed on 7 January 1988. It is one of 627 Grade II entries among 717 listed buildings in Melton; 72% of Melton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	2 Headstones 10 Metres South East of the South Porch at the Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1360850
Date first listed	7 January 1988
Local planning authority	Melton
Location	52.68938, -0.88075 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1360850

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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 2 Headstones 10 Metres South East of the South Porch at the Church of St Mary the Virgin

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary the Virgin	II*	16 m
Burrough Manor House	II	54 m
The Old Post Office and Adjoining Outbuiding	II	54 m
Cheseldyne House	II	124 m
Stable, 5 Metres South East of the Limes	II	169 m
The Limes with Adjoining Service Wing and Outbuilding	II	172 m
Vinery at The Grove	II	1.8 km
The Stilton Cheese	II	2.0 km
Somerby County Primary School	II	2.0 km
Manor Farmhouse	II	2.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 Headstones 10 Metres South East of the South Porch at the Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?

Yes. 2 Headstones 10 Metres South East of the South Porch at the Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1360850, first listed on 7 January 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 2 Headstones 10 Metres South East of the South Porch at the Church of St Mary the Virgin?

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