Grade II listed · Somerset

John Norris Chest Tomb and Railings, in Churchyard 15 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of St George

John Norris Chest Tomb and Railings, in Churchyard 15 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of St George is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 16 November 1984. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 51% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	John Norris Chest Tomb and Railings, in Churchyard 15 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of St George
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1057467
Date first listed	16 November 1984
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.14696, -3.27235 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1057467

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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 John Norris Chest Tomb and Railings, in Churchyard 15 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of St George

Name	Grade	Distance
Village Stocks, in Churchyard 12 Metres South East of Chancel of St George	II	8 m
Unknown Chest Tomb in Churchyard, 5 Metres East of the Chancel, Church of St George	II	21 m
Churchyard Cross, 8 Metres East of Chancel, Church of St George	II*	26 m
Church of St George	I	33 m
Mounting Block, One Metre South-West of No 8 Church Lane	II	59 m
The Cottage	II	67 m
Jenkins	II	78 m
Dorcas Cottage	II	162 m
Dashwood House	II	163 m
Wayvile Farmhouse	II	167 m

Frequently asked questions

Is John Norris Chest Tomb and Railings, in Churchyard 15 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of St George listed?

Yes. John Norris Chest Tomb and Railings, in Churchyard 15 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of St George is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1057467, first listed on 16 November 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to John Norris Chest Tomb and Railings, in Churchyard 15 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of St George?

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.