Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Church of St John the Baptist, Chest Tomb Approximately Half a Metre South of Nave

Church of St John the Baptist, Chest Tomb Approximately Half a Metre South of Nave is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 4 July 1985. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 46% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Baptist, Chest Tomb Approximately Half a Metre South of Nave
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1040408
Date first listed	4 July 1985
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.12985, -1.12820 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1040408

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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 Church of St John the Baptist, Chest Tomb Approximately Half a Metre South of Nave

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John the Baptist	II	11 m
Wall Approximately 30 Metres North West of Manor House Farmhouse	II	149 m
Manor House Farmhouse, Outbuilding and Garden Wall	II*	186 m
Wall Adjoining Manor House Farmhouse to East	II	204 m
Gatepiers and Gates at Entrance to Manor House Farmhouse and Adjoining Walls	II	212 m
The Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Owls Hoot	II	1.3 km
4, Kettle End	II	1.3 km
The Old Vicarage	II	1.3 km
Weedon Lois House	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Baptist, Chest Tomb Approximately Half a Metre South of Nave listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Baptist, Chest Tomb Approximately Half a Metre South of Nave is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1040408, first listed on 4 July 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St John the Baptist, Chest Tomb Approximately Half a Metre South of Nave?

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