Grade II listed · South Oxfordshire

Chest Tomb to William Grantham Approximately 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Helen

Chest Tomb to William Grantham Approximately 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Helen is a Grade II listed building in South Oxfordshire, first listed on 28 November 1985. It is one of 3,050 Grade II entries among 3,293 listed buildings in South Oxfordshire; 65% of South Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChest Tomb to William Grantham Approximately 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Helen
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1059369
Date first listed28 November 1985
Local planning authoritySouth Oxfordshire
Location51.62015, -1.11318 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1059369

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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 Chest Tomb to William Grantham Approximately 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Helen

NameGradeDistance
Chest Tomb to Thomas Grantham Approximately 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St HelenII3 m
Church of St HelenII*16 m
Headstone to Anne Gibbs Approximately 2 Metres South of Nave of Church of St HelenII27 m
5, Oxford RoadII129 m
The Old VicarageII145 m
The Three Horseshoes Public HouseII158 m
Benson War MemorialII173 m
The White Hart HotelII195 m
Castle FarmhouseII235 m
2 Castle Square and 1 and 2 Castle CloseII238 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb to William Grantham Approximately 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Helen listed?
Yes. Chest Tomb to William Grantham Approximately 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Helen is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1059369, first listed on 28 November 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Chest Tomb to William Grantham Approximately 5 Metres West of Tower of Church of St Helen?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South 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.