Grade II* listed · Somerset

Unidentified Chest Tomb in Churchyard About 4 Metres South of South Chapel Church of St Leonard

Unidentified Chest Tomb in Churchyard About 4 Metres South of South Chapel Church of St Leonard is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 29 January 1987. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 80% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Unidentified Chest Tomb in Churchyard About 4 Metres South of South Chapel Church of St Leonard
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1058593
Date first listed	29 January 1987
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.24537, -2.74302 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1058593

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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 Unidentified Chest Tomb in Churchyard About 4 Metres South of South Chapel Church of St Leonard

Name	Grade	Distance
Grave Slab at St Leonard'S Church	II	11 m
Church of St Leonard	I	15 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	133 m
Outbuilding to West of Manor Farmhouse	II	143 m
Hillview Cottage	II	454 m
Michaelmas Cottage	II	988 m
Barn Close	II	1.1 km
The Ferns	II	1.2 km
Westfield House	II	1.5 km
Church of St Peter	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Unidentified Chest Tomb in Churchyard About 4 Metres South of South Chapel Church of St Leonard listed?

Yes. Unidentified Chest Tomb in Churchyard About 4 Metres South of South Chapel Church of St Leonard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1058593, first listed on 29 January 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Unidentified Chest Tomb in Churchyard About 4 Metres South of South Chapel Church of St Leonard?

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.