Grade II listed · Tonbridge and Malling

Chest Tomb 10 Yards South of South Porch

Chest Tomb 10 Yards South of South Porch is a Grade II listed building in Tonbridge and Malling, first listed on 3 May 1984. It is one of 1,203 Grade II entries among 1,318 listed buildings in Tonbridge and Malling; 32% of Tonbridge and Malling’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb 10 Yards South of South Porch
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1071966
Date first listed	3 May 1984
Local planning authority	Tonbridge and Malling
Location	51.28901, 0.28576 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1071966

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 10 Yards South of South Porch

Name	Grade	Distance
Table Tomb in Churchyard of Church of St Peter 15 Yards South of South Porch	II	4 m
Chest Tomb 5 Yards South of Church of St Peter	II	12 m
Church of St Peter	I	19 m
Chest Tomb 15 Yards North West of Church of St Peter	II	19 m
Chest Tomb 10 Yards North West of Church of St Peter	II	21 m
Chest Tomb 20 Yards North West of Church of St Peter	II	24 m
Chest Tomb 10 Yards East of Church of St Peter	II	31 m
Bailey Tomb, 10 Yards North East of Church of St Peter	II	33 m
Church Cottage	II	58 m
The Town House	II	170 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb 10 Yards South of South Porch listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb 10 Yards South of South Porch is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1071966, first listed on 3 May 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chest Tomb 10 Yards South of South Porch?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Tonbridge and Malling, 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.