Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Chest Tomb, 5 Yards to South East of Porch of Church of St John the Baptist

Chest Tomb, 5 Yards to South East of Porch of Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 19 October 1983. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 65% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb, 5 Yards to South East of Porch of Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1115249
Date first listed	19 October 1983
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.40963, -2.32128 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1115249

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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, 5 Yards to South East of Porch of Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
5 Chest Tombs at South East Corner of Church of St John the Baptist	II	13 m
Parish Church of St John the Baptist	II*	16 m
Batheaston War Memorial	II	17 m
Boundary Wall to Road, Gate and Arch of Pine House	II	35 m
Vicarage Cottage	II	43 m
Pine House	II*	47 m
Greensleeves	II	53 m
Batheaston Vicarage	II	53 m
Nutwood	II	55 m
Pine Cottage	II	72 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb, 5 Yards to South East of Porch of Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb, 5 Yards to South East of Porch of Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1115249, first listed on 19 October 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chest Tomb, 5 Yards to South East of Porch of Church of St John the Baptist?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bath and North East Somerset, 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.