Grade II listed · Melton

Chest Tomb Approximately 4 Metres South of South West Angle of Church of St Mary

Chest Tomb Approximately 4 Metres South of South West Angle of Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Melton, first listed on 22 March 1991. It is one of 627 Grade II entries among 717 listed buildings in Melton; 87% of Melton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb Approximately 4 Metres South of South West Angle of Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1075016
Date first listed	22 March 1991
Local planning authority	Melton
Location	52.81331, -0.84107 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1075016

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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 Approximately 4 Metres South of South West Angle of Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Chest Tomb Approximately 3 Metres South of South Porch of Church of St Mary	II	9 m
Church of St Mary	II*	13 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	144 m
Spring Cottage	II	232 m
Stowleigh	II	818 m
The Homestead	II	855 m
Former Village School	II	1.7 km
Boundary Wall to the Old Rectory (Number 30)	II	1.7 km
Boundary Wall to Hall (Number 1, Towns Lane) and Church	II	1.7 km
The Old Rectory	II	1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb Approximately 4 Metres South of South West Angle of Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb Approximately 4 Metres South of South West Angle of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1075016, first listed on 22 March 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chest Tomb Approximately 4 Metres South of South West Angle of Church of St Mary?

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