Grade II listed · Tunbridge Wells

Group of 5 Chest Tombs About 10 to 25 Metres South West of Church of St Mary

Group of 5 Chest Tombs About 10 to 25 Metres South West of Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Tunbridge Wells, first listed on 22 June 1989. It is one of 2,083 Grade II entries among 2,244 listed buildings in Tunbridge Wells; 43% of Tunbridge Wells’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGroup of 5 Chest Tombs About 10 to 25 Metres South West of Church of St Mary
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1115572
Date first listed22 June 1989
Local planning authorityTunbridge Wells
Location51.11357, 0.46109 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1115572

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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 Group of 5 Chest Tombs About 10 to 25 Metres South West of Church of St Mary

NameGradeDistance
Headstone to Mary Imell(?) About 20 Metres West of Church of St MaryII12 m
Group of 4 Chest Tombs About 5-10 Metres South West of Church of St MaryII16 m
Row of 3 Headstones, About 20 Metres North West of Church of St MaryII28 m
The Star and Eagle Hotel and wall attachedII30 m
Raised pavement fronting The Star and Eagle Hotel, to SpywaysII30 m
Row of Chest Tombs About 30 to 40 Metres North West of Church of St MaryII34 m
Church of St MaryI35 m
Headstone to Elizabeth Bridgland About 5 Metres South of Church of St MaryII36 m
Church Cottage Church HouseII*38 m
Chest Tomb to Daniel West, About 15 Metres South of Church of St MaryII45 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Group of 5 Chest Tombs About 10 to 25 Metres South West of Church of St Mary listed?
Yes. Group of 5 Chest Tombs About 10 to 25 Metres South West of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1115572, first listed on 22 June 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Group of 5 Chest Tombs About 10 to 25 Metres South West of 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 Tunbridge Wells, 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.