Grade II listed · Somerset

Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard About 27 Metres West South West of West Tower, Church of Saint Mary

Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard About 27 Metres West South West of West Tower, Church of Saint Mary is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 29 August 1984. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 47% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard About 27 Metres West South West of West Tower, Church of Saint Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1056372
Date first listed	29 August 1984
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.11145, -2.45264 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1056372

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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 Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard About 27 Metres West South West of West Tower, Church of Saint Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard About 12 Metres South West of the West Tower, Church of Saint Mary	II	17 m
Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard About 23 Metres West North West of West Tower, Church of Saint Mary	II	17 m
Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard About 8 Metres West South West of West Tower, Church of Saint Mary	II	18 m
Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard About 25 Metres West North West of West Tower, Church of Saint Mary	II	18 m
Dampier Chest Tomb, in Churchyard About 7 Metres West South West of the West Tower, Church of Saint Mary	II	19 m
Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard About 13 Metres South South West of the West Tower, Church of Saint Mary	II	19 m
Churchill Chest Tomb, in Chruchyard 5 Metres West of the South West Corner of West Tower, Church of Saint Mary	II	21 m
St Mary'S Vicarage	II	34 m
The Gate Piers and Gates, About 22 Metres North North West of the Church, and All of the Boundary Walls and Other Gateways, Church of Saint Mary	II	36 m
5, Silver Street	II	37 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard About 27 Metres West South West of West Tower, Church of Saint Mary listed?

Yes. Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard About 27 Metres West South West of West Tower, Church of Saint Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1056372, first listed on 29 August 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard About 27 Metres West South West of West Tower, Church of Saint Mary?

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