Grade II listed · Bromsgrove

Chest Tomb About 18 Yards South of the Chancel of the Church of St John the Baptist

Chest Tomb About 18 Yards South of the Chancel of the Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Bromsgrove, first listed on 17 July 1986. It is one of 457 Grade II entries among 490 listed buildings in Bromsgrove; 69% of Bromsgrove’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb About 18 Yards South of the Chancel of the Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1167487
Date first listed	17 July 1986
Local planning authority	Bromsgrove
Location	52.42479, -2.11766 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1167487

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 Chest Tomb About 18 Yards South of the Chancel of the Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John the Baptist	II*	22 m
Lychgate About 20 Yards South-West of the Church of St John the Baptist	II	48 m
Hagley Hall	I	154 m
The Old Dairy About 120 Yards North of Hagley Hall	II*	207 m
Hagley Mews	II	233 m
Prince of Wales Column	II*	274 m
Orangery and Garden Walls About 200 Yards North of Hagley Hall	II	307 m
The Rectory	II	339 m
Osborne House	II	488 m
Temple of Theseus About 1/2 Mile North of Hagley Hall	I	591 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb About 18 Yards South of the Chancel of the Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb About 18 Yards South of the Chancel of the Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1167487, first listed on 17 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chest Tomb About 18 Yards South of the Chancel of the Church of St John the Baptist?

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