Grade II listed · East Devon

Hughes Chest Tomb Approximately 6 Metres South South West of the Tower of the Church of St Mary

Hughes Chest Tomb Approximately 6 Metres South South West of the Tower of the Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in East Devon, first listed on 24 October 1988. It is one of 2,845 Grade II entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 88% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hughes Chest Tomb Approximately 6 Metres South South West of the Tower of the Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1098088
Date first listed	24 October 1988
Local planning authority	East Devon
Location	50.76647, -3.35701 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1098088

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 Hughes Chest Tomb Approximately 6 Metres South South West of the Tower of the Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Whimple War Memorial	II	8 m
Rectory Cottages	II	20 m
Church of St Mary	II*	20 m
Brook Cottages	II	34 m
The Old Manse	II	35 m
The Pea and Brooklyn Cottage	II	35 m
Whimple Post Office	II	42 m
Churchyard Walls on South and East Sides Including South Gate of the Church of St Mary	II	46 m
Ivydene	II	47 m
Rose Cottage	II	157 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hughes Chest Tomb Approximately 6 Metres South South West of the Tower of the Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Hughes Chest Tomb Approximately 6 Metres South South West of the Tower of the Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1098088, first listed on 24 October 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hughes Chest Tomb Approximately 6 Metres South South West of the Tower of the 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 East Devon, 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.