Grade II listed · South Hams

Chest Tomb in Churchyard Immediately South East of Church of St Michael

Chest Tomb in Churchyard Immediately South East of Church of St Michael is a Grade II listed building in South Hams, first listed on 2 February 1984. It is one of 2,615 Grade II entries among 2,830 listed buildings in South Hams; 39% of South Hams’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb in Churchyard Immediately South East of Church of St Michael
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1107446
Date first listed	2 February 1984
Local planning authority	South Hams
Location	50.41739, -3.96580 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1107446

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 Chest Tomb in Churchyard Immediately South East of Church of St Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Michael	I	17 m
Chest Tomb to Thomas Vivian North of Chancel of St Michael'S Church	II	40 m
Chest Tomb in Churchyard North of Church of St Michael	II	43 m
Church House	II	46 m
Outbuilding Immediately South West of Delamore Farm House	II	206 m
West Lodge	II	349 m
East Lodge	II	383 m
Langham Bridge	II	433 m
The Old Clergy House	II	487 m
Cornwood Church of England School and School Masters House	II	504 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb in Churchyard Immediately South East of Church of St Michael listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb in Churchyard Immediately South East of Church of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1107446, first listed on 2 February 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chest Tomb in Churchyard Immediately South East of 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 South Hams, 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.