Grade II listed · Cornwall

Tombchest of John Robinson 1 metres to east of north transept of Church of St Tallan

Tombchest of John Robinson 1 metres to east of north transept of Church of St Tallan is a Grade II listed building in Cornwall, first listed on 26 March 1986. It is one of 11,797 Grade II entries among 12,596 listed buildings in Cornwall; 40% of Cornwall’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tombchest of John Robinson 1 metres to east of north transept of Church of St Tallan
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1140745
Date first listed	26 March 1986
Local planning authority	Cornwall
Location	50.33795, -4.49054 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1140745

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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 Tombchest of John Robinson 1 metres to east of north transept of Church of St Tallan

Name	Grade	Distance
Headstone of Elizabeth Peters 5 metres to east of Church of St Tallan	II	11 m
Tombchest of William Rundle 12m to - north east of Church of St Tallan	II	12 m
Church of St Tallan	I	13 m
Pair of tombchests 10m to east of Church of St Tallan	II	23 m
Headstone of Rich Rickard against west wall of passage between south door and south tower of Church of St Tallan	II	25 m
Headstone of John, son of William and Susanna Mark 12 metres to east of chancel of Church of St Tallan	II	27 m
Headstone of Thopson Rundles l0 metres to south of tower of Church of St Tallan	II	38 m
Headstone of Richard and Anne Poulgrain 25m to west of tower of Church of St Tallan	II	41 m
Headstone of William Barrett 6 Metres to West of East Entrance to Churchyard	II	42 m
Two tombchests 20 metres and 22 metres to southwest of tower of Church of St Tallan	II	53 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tombchest of John Robinson 1 metres to east of north transept of Church of St Tallan listed?

Yes. Tombchest of John Robinson 1 metres to east of north transept of Church of St Tallan is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1140745, first listed on 26 March 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tombchest of John Robinson 1 metres to east of north transept of Church of St Tallan?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cornwall, 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.