Grade II listed · East Devon

Illegible Chest Tomb Approximately 18 Metres North of the Tower of the Church of St Michael

Illegible Chest Tomb Approximately 18 Metres North of the Tower of the Church of St Michael is a Grade II listed building in East Devon, first listed on 16 March 1988. It is one of 2,845 Grade II entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 82% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Illegible Chest Tomb Approximately 18 Metres North of the Tower of the Church of St Michael
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1098247
Date first listed	16 March 1988
Local planning authority	East Devon
Location	50.81422, -3.12821 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1098247

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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 Illegible Chest Tomb Approximately 18 Metres North of the Tower of the Church of St Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
Stables and Coach House Approximately 30 Metres North-West of Cotleigh House	II	17 m
Church of St Michael	II*	36 m
Stables Approximately 20 Metres North-West of Cotleigh House	II	39 m
Thorn Chest Tomb Approximately 4 Metres South of the Porch of the Church of St Michael	II	52 m
Cotleigh House	II*	74 m
The Old School House	II	218 m
Delphinium Cottage	II	600 m
Bridge Hayne	II	663 m
Greenways Farmhouse	II	692 m
Millhayes	II	777 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Illegible Chest Tomb Approximately 18 Metres North of the Tower of the Church of St Michael listed?

Yes. Illegible Chest Tomb Approximately 18 Metres North of the Tower of the Church of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1098247, first listed on 16 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Illegible Chest Tomb Approximately 18 Metres North of the Tower of the Church of St Michael?

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.