Grade II listed · Cherwell

Chest Tomb Approximately 9 Metres North of Chancel of Church of St Peter, Dated 1829 and 1816

Chest Tomb Approximately 9 Metres North of Chancel of Church of St Peter, Dated 1829 and 1816 is a Grade II listed building in Cherwell, first listed on 20 September 1988. It is one of 2,187 Grade II entries among 2,327 listed buildings in Cherwell; 85% of Cherwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb Approximately 9 Metres North of Chancel of Church of St Peter, Dated 1829 and 1816
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1046855
Date first listed	20 September 1988
Local planning authority	Cherwell
Location	52.07096, -1.37647 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1046855

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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 9 Metres North of Chancel of Church of St Peter, Dated 1829 and 1816

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Peter	II*	17 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 9 Metres North of North Aisle, Church of St Peter, Dated 1804 and 1811	II	19 m
Park Farmhouse and Abutting Tack Room and Stable	II	133 m
Rectory Cottage	II	161 m
2 Barns Abutting and to West of Park Farmhouse	II	163 m
The Cottage and Cottage Abutting on Left	II	222 m
Ivy Cottage	II	353 m
Roebuck Inn	II	361 m
Drayton Arch Approximately 300 Metres to South of Park Farmhouse	II*	499 m
Obelisk Approximately 400 Metres South East of Wroxton College	II*	925 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb Approximately 9 Metres North of Chancel of Church of St Peter, Dated 1829 and 1816 listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb Approximately 9 Metres North of Chancel of Church of St Peter, Dated 1829 and 1816 is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1046855, first listed on 20 September 1988. 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 9 Metres North of Chancel of Church of St Peter, Dated 1829 and 1816?

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