Grade II listed · South Kesteven

Tomb Chest in Courtyard 16 Yds Ssw from Porch of Church of St. Michael (Thomas Spier)

Tomb Chest in Courtyard 16 Yds Ssw from Porch of Church of St. Michael (Thomas Spier) is a Grade II listed building in South Kesteven, first listed on 15 December 1986. It is one of 1,847 Grade II entries among 2,152 listed buildings in South Kesteven; 64% of South Kesteven’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTomb Chest in Courtyard 16 Yds Ssw from Porch of Church of St. Michael (Thomas Spier)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1062831
Date first listed15 December 1986
Local planning authoritySouth Kesteven
Location52.78339, -0.42672 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1062831

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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 Tomb Chest in Courtyard 16 Yds Ssw from Porch of Church of St. Michael (Thomas Spier)

NameGradeDistance
Churchyard Cross 5 Metres South West of Church St. MichaelII14 m
3 Tombs in Churchyard 22 Yds South of South Porch at Church of St. Michael (Clark and Elston)II15 m
Set of Three Gravestones 23 Yds Sw of South Porch of Church of St Michael (One to John Doughty)II19 m
The VicarageII22 m
Church of St Michael and All AngelsI26 m
45, Main StreetII46 m
Tomb at East End of Church of St. Michael (Hon. Elizabeth Susan Willoughby)II46 m
Pair of Tombs at East End of Church of St. Michael (Baron and Lady Willoughby De Eresby)II49 m
41 and 43, Main StreetII51 m
Pair of Tombs at East End of Church of St Michael (Alberic Drummond Willoughby and Earl of Ancaster)II52 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tomb Chest in Courtyard 16 Yds Ssw from Porch of Church of St. Michael (Thomas Spier) listed?
Yes. Tomb Chest in Courtyard 16 Yds Ssw from Porch of Church of St. Michael (Thomas Spier) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1062831, first listed on 15 December 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Tomb Chest in Courtyard 16 Yds Ssw from Porch of Church of St. Michael (Thomas Spier)?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Kesteven, 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.