Grade II listed · Somerset

William Cook Chest Tomb, in the Churchyard, 10 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Congar

William Cook Chest Tomb, in the Churchyard, 10 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Congar is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 29 January 1985. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 60% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	William Cook Chest Tomb, in the Churchyard, 10 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Congar
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1059101
Date first listed	29 January 1985
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.26934, -2.86731 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1059101

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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 William Cook Chest Tomb, in the Churchyard, 10 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Congar

Name	Grade	Distance
Unknown Chest Tomb in the Churchyard, 8 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Congar	II	2 m
Matthew Gill Chest Tomb, in the Churchyard, 5 Metres South of Porch, Church of St Congar	II	5 m
Church of St Congar	II	20 m
The Old Rectory	II	42 m
School House	II	276 m
Badgworth Grange	II	349 m
Badgworth Court	II	726 m
Milestone at Ngr St 3870 5298	II	982 m
Milestone at Ngr St 4015 5347	II	1.1 km
Brickyard House	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is William Cook Chest Tomb, in the Churchyard, 10 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Congar listed?

Yes. William Cook Chest Tomb, in the Churchyard, 10 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Congar is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1059101, first listed on 29 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to William Cook Chest Tomb, in the Churchyard, 10 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Congar?

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.