Grade II listed · Watford

Headstone of George Edward Doney Approx. 50 Metres Ssw of the Tower of the Church of St Mary

Headstone of George Edward Doney Approx. 50 Metres Ssw of the Tower of the Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Watford, first listed on 22 August 2008. It is one of 85 Grade II entries among 90 listed buildings in Watford; 94% of Watford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Headstone of George Edward Doney Approx. 50 Metres Ssw of the Tower of the Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1392854
Date first listed	22 August 2008
Local planning authority	Watford
Location	51.65403, -0.39621 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1392854

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Watford will require for your works on Headstone of George Edward Doney Approx. 50 Metres Ssw of the Tower of the Church of St Mary, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Headstone of George Edward Doney Approx. 50 Metres Ssw of the Tower of the Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Clutterbuck Tomb 6 Metres South South East of Deacon/Kent Tomb in Church of St Mary	II	5 m
Dalton/Guest Tomb 45 Metres South of South West Corner of Church of St Mary	II	11 m
Bedford and Essex Almshouses	II	26 m
Morison Tomb 10 Metres North of the Mrs Elizabeth Fuller Free School in the Church of St Mary	II	27 m
The Mrs Elizabeth Fuller Free School	II*	33 m
Tomb 10 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Mary	II	64 m
Dundas Tomb 12 Metres South West of Chancel of St Mary'S Church	II	66 m
Fawcett Tomb 2 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Mary	II	69 m
Deacon Stracy Tomb 5 Metres East of Dundas Tomb	II	72 m
Tomb 5 Metres East of Fawcett Tomb in St Mary'S Church	II	77 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Headstone of George Edward Doney Approx. 50 Metres Ssw of the Tower of the Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Headstone of George Edward Doney Approx. 50 Metres Ssw of the Tower of the Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1392854, first listed on 22 August 2008. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Headstone of George Edward Doney Approx. 50 Metres Ssw of the Tower of the Church of St Mary?

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