Grade II listed · Herefordshire, County of

Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres West of Church of St Margaret

Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres West of Church of St Margaret is a Grade II listed building in Herefordshire, County of, first listed on 3 July 1985. It is one of 5,445 Grade II entries among 5,926 listed buildings in Herefordshire, County of; 53% of Herefordshire, County of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres West of Church of St Margaret
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1099391
Date first listed	3 July 1985
Local planning authority	Herefordshire, County of
Location	51.85621, -2.59368 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1099391

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Herefordshire, County of will require for your works on Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres West of Church of St Margaret, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 8 Metres West of Church of St Margaret

Name	Grade	Distance
Chest Tomb with Corner Balusters Approximately 9 Metres West of Church of St Margaret	II	5 m
Churchyard Cross Approximately 5 Metres South-West of Church of St Margaret	II	11 m
Church of St Margaret	II*	21 m
The Hermitage	II	527 m
Courtfield and Adjoining Quadrant Wall with Coachway Entrance	II	571 m
Chapel of St Mary	II	591 m
Glenwye	II	691 m
Bishopswood War Memorial	II	806 m
Milestone	II	1.2 km
Kerne Bridge	II	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres West of Church of St Margaret listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres West of Church of St Margaret is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1099391, first listed on 3 July 1985. 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 8 Metres West of Church of St Margaret?

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