Grade II listed · South Gloucestershire

Unidentified Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 13 Metres North of Chancel of Church of St John

Unidentified Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 13 Metres North of Chancel of Church of St John 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	Unidentified Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 13 Metres North of Chancel of Church of St John
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1128892
Date first listed	5 December 1984
Local planning authority	South Gloucestershire
Location	51.59122, -2.57525 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1128892

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 Unidentified Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 13 Metres North of Chancel of Church of St John

Name	Grade	Distance
Hignell Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 9 Metres East of Chancel of St John	II	7 m
Comely Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 10 Metres East of Chancel of St John	II	11 m
Hicks Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 4 Metres North of North Aisle of Church of St John	II	14 m
Church of St John	II*	16 m
Johnson Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 4 Metres North of the Porch of the Church of St John	II	18 m
Johnson Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 5 Metres North of the Porch of the Church of St John	II	20 m
Johnson Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 5 Metres North West of the Porch of the Church of St John	II	24 m
Old Manor	II	58 m
Pair of Gate Piers Attached to East Boundary Wall About 2 Metres East of Old Manor	II	72 m
Barn About 35 Metres North of Old Manor	II	90 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Unidentified Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 13 Metres North of Chancel of Church of St John listed?

Yes. Unidentified Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 13 Metres North of Chancel of Church of St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1128892, 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 Unidentified Chest Tomb in the Churchyard About 13 Metres North of Chancel of Church of St John?

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.