Grade II listed · Teignbridge

Pair of Tomb Slabs at Either Side of Top Step Immediately South of Entrance to South Porch of Church of St Thomas of Canterbury

Pair of Tomb Slabs at Either Side of Top Step Immediately South of Entrance to South Porch of Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is a Grade II listed building in Teignbridge, first listed on 3 July 1986. It is one of 2,701 Grade II entries among 2,913 listed buildings in Teignbridge; 40% of Teignbridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pair of Tomb Slabs at Either Side of Top Step Immediately South of Entrance to South Porch of Church of St Thomas of Canterbury
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1165653
Date first listed	3 July 1986
Local planning authority	Teignbridge
Location	50.59516, -3.66757 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1165653

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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 Pair of Tomb Slabs at Either Side of Top Step Immediately South of Entrance to South Porch of Church of St Thomas of Canterbury

Name	Grade	Distance
Tomb Slab at 5.5 Metres South-East of South Porch of Church of St Thomas	II	6 m
Chest Tomb 2.5 Metres South of South Aisle of Church of St Thomas	II	8 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul and St Thomas of Canterbury	I	12 m
Gatepiers, Gates and Churchyard Wall to East Approximately 14 Metres South of Porch of Parish Church of St Thomas of Canterbury	II	15 m
Chest Tomb 3 Metres South-East of South Aisle of Church of St Thomas	II*	15 m
Chest Tomb 30 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Thomas	II*	16 m
Church Hall and Garden Railings About 17 Metres South of Church of St Thomas	II	27 m
Churchyard Cross About 30 Metres South-West of Porch of Church of St Thomas	II	29 m
Church Steps	II	39 m
Church Style	II	42 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pair of Tomb Slabs at Either Side of Top Step Immediately South of Entrance to South Porch of Church of St Thomas of Canterbury listed?

Yes. Pair of Tomb Slabs at Either Side of Top Step Immediately South of Entrance to South Porch of Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1165653, first listed on 3 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pair of Tomb Slabs at Either Side of Top Step Immediately South of Entrance to South Porch of Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?

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