Grade II* listed · West Oxfordshire

Medieval Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres South of Tower of Church of St James the Great

Medieval Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres South of Tower of Church of St James the Great is a Grade II* listed building in West Oxfordshire, first listed on 21 August 1989. It is one of 214 Grade II* entries among 3,206 listed buildings in West Oxfordshire; 91% of West Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Medieval Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres South of Tower of Church of St James the Great
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1053491
Date first listed	21 August 1989
Local planning authority	West Oxfordshire
Location	51.81524, -1.62664 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1053491

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Medieval Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres South of Tower of Church of St James the Great

Name	Grade	Distance
Chest Tomb to Collyce Family Approximately 12 Metres South of Tower of Church of St James the Great	II	5 m
Group of 3 Bale Topped Chest Tombs Approximately 1 Metre South of Nave of Church of St James the Great	II	10 m
Church of Saint James the Great	II*	13 m
Dolphin Cottage and Yewtree Cottage	II	22 m
Chest Tomb to Nicholls Family Approximately 6 Metres East of Chancel of Church of St James the Great	II	29 m
Pytts House	II	46 m
Pytts Barn,approximately 12 Metres South East of Pytts House,church Lane	II	77 m
Fulbrook War Memorial	II	99 m
Wynfield	II	113 m
Windrush Farmhouse	II	159 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Medieval Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres South of Tower of Church of St James the Great listed?

Yes. Medieval Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres South of Tower of Church of St James the Great is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1053491, first listed on 21 August 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Medieval Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres South of Tower of Church of St James the Great?

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