Grade II listed · West Berkshire

Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre to East of Chancel of Church of St Mary

Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre to East of Chancel of Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in West Berkshire, first listed on 28 January 1987. It is one of 1,738 Grade II entries among 1,889 listed buildings in West Berkshire; 91% of West Berkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre to East of Chancel of Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1117113
Date first listed	28 January 1987
Local planning authority	West Berkshire
Location	51.40693, -1.07379 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1117113

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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 1 Metre to East of Chancel of Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Jefferys Tomb Approximately 7 Metres to South East of Chancel of Church of St Mary	II	8 m
Church of St. Mary	I	12 m
Church Cottage	II	31 m
Moathouse Cottage	II	344 m
Meales Farmhouse	II	836 m
Jackaways Cottage and Huntsman'S Cottage	II	845 m
Crofters Cottage	II	945 m
Thane Cottage	II	1.1 km
Garden Seat Approximately 40 Metres to East of the Old Rectory	II	1.1 km
Church of St. Peter	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre to East of Chancel of Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre to East of Chancel of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1117113, first listed on 28 January 1987. 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 1 Metre to East of Chancel 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 West Berkshire, 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.