Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Chest Tomb Approximately 7 Metres South of South Aisle of Church of St Martin

Chest Tomb Approximately 7 Metres South of South Aisle of Church of St Martin is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 4 December 1987. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 79% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb Approximately 7 Metres South of South Aisle of Church of St Martin
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1041016
Date first listed	4 December 1987
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.18279, -1.07609 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1041016

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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 Chest Tomb Approximately 7 Metres South of South Aisle of Church of St Martin

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Martin	II*	19 m
Green House	II	33 m
Litchborough War Memorial	II	47 m
Old Red Lion Public House	II	66 m
Litchborough Farmhouse and Attached Wall	II	76 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	104 m
Litchborough Hall	II	180 m
Stable Block and Coach House at Litchborough Hall	II	218 m
4, Kiln Lane	II	295 m
Orchard House	II	323 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb Approximately 7 Metres South of South Aisle of Church of St Martin listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb Approximately 7 Metres South of South Aisle of Church of St Martin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1041016, first listed on 4 December 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chest Tomb Approximately 7 Metres South of South Aisle of Church of St Martin?

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.