Grade II listed · Teignbridge

Thomas Balle Chest Tomb About 8 Metres North-West of the Tower of the Church of St Thomas

Thomas Balle Chest Tomb About 8 Metres North-West of the Tower of the Church of St Thomas is a Grade II listed building in Teignbridge, first listed on 2 December 1988. It is one of 2,701 Grade II entries among 2,913 listed buildings in Teignbridge; 79% of Teignbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThomas Balle Chest Tomb About 8 Metres North-West of the Tower of the Church of St Thomas
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1097661
Date first listed2 December 1988
Local planning authorityTeignbridge
Location50.61718, -3.51233 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1097661

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Teignbridge will require for your works on Thomas Balle Chest Tomb About 8 Metres North-West of the Tower of the Church of St Thomas, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

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 Thomas Balle Chest Tomb About 8 Metres North-West of the Tower of the Church of St Thomas

NameGradeDistance
Church of St ThomasII*11 m
Newman Chest Tomb and Railings Immediately South of the Vestry of the Church of St ThomasII13 m
Pair of Chest Tombs About 1 Metre South of the Porch of the Church of St ThomasII16 m
Mamhead War MemorialII21 m
Andrew Ellis Chest Tomb About 7 Metres South of the South Transept of the Church of St ThomasII22 m
Elizabeth Stocker Chest Tomb About 5 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church of St ThomasII23 m
Pair of Chest Tombs Immediately South-East of the Chancel of the Church of St ThomasII25 m
Iron Railings Surrounding Tree at Crossroads West of St Thomas ChurchII35 m
Ice House About 90 Metres South East of Church of St ThomasII97 m
Stone Seat in the Formal Garden South of Dawlish CollegeII191 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Thomas Balle Chest Tomb About 8 Metres North-West of the Tower of the Church of St Thomas listed?
Yes. Thomas Balle Chest Tomb About 8 Metres North-West of the Tower of the Church of St Thomas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1097661, first listed on 2 December 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Thomas Balle Chest Tomb About 8 Metres North-West of the Tower of the Church of St Thomas?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Teignbridge, 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.