Grade II listed · Stratford-on-Avon

Hancock Headstone Approximately 11 Metres North of Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross

Hancock Headstone Approximately 11 Metres North of Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross is a Grade II listed building in Stratford-on-Avon, first listed on 27 April 2000. It is one of 3,105 Grade II entries among 3,334 listed buildings in Stratford-on-Avon; 97% of Stratford-on-Avon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hancock Headstone Approximately 11 Metres North of Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1382538
Date first listed	27 April 2000
Local planning authority	Stratford-on-Avon
Location	52.13584, -1.66542 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1382538

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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 Hancock Headstone Approximately 11 Metres North of Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross	II*	37 m
Alderminster Lodge	II	87 m
Quince Cottage	II	148 m
High Meadow	II	180 m
Howards End Including Attached Railings	II	214 m
11 and 12	II	255 m
9 and 10	II	304 m
Barn and Shed and Cottage Approximately 70 Metres South of the Church of St Mary	II	343 m
Church of St Mary	II*	344 m
Group of 10 Headstones Approximately 3 Metres South from the Nave of Church of St Mary	II	358 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hancock Headstone Approximately 11 Metres North of Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross listed?

Yes. Hancock Headstone Approximately 11 Metres North of Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1382538, first listed on 27 April 2000. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hancock Headstone Approximately 11 Metres North of Church of St Mary and the Holy Cross?

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