Grade II listed · South Gloucestershire

Hollester Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 7 Metres North of the Nave of the Church of St Mary

Hollester Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 7 Metres North of the Nave of the Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in South Gloucestershire, first listed on 5 December 1984. It is one of 1,923 Grade II entries among 2,086 listed buildings in South Gloucestershire; 64% of South Gloucestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Hollester Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 7 Metres North of the Nave of the Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1128860
Date first listed	5 December 1984
Local planning authority	South Gloucestershire
Location	51.55440, -2.57342 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1128860

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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 Hollester Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 7 Metres North of the Nave of the Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Alden Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 12 Metres North of the North Porch of the Church of St Mary	II	5 m
Unidentified Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 14 Metres North of the North Porch of the Church of St Mary	II	7 m
Cox Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 13 Metres North of the North Transept of the Church of St Mary	II	7 m
Church of St Mary	I	19 m
Carter Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 10 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church of St Mary	II	33 m
Bolton Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 9 Metres South of the Chancel of the Church of St Mary	II	34 m
Thomas Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 6 Metres South of the South Transept of the Church of St Mary	II	35 m
Gunter Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 10 Metres South of Chancel of the Church of St Mary	II	37 m
Croom Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 14 Metres South of the South Transept of the Church of St Mary	II	43 m
Champneys Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 15 Metres South of the South Transept of the Church of St Mary	II	48 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Hollester Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 7 Metres North of the Nave of the Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Hollester Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 7 Metres North of the Nave of the Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1128860, first listed on 5 December 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Hollester Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 7 Metres North of the Nave of the 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 South Gloucestershire, 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.