Grade II listed · Broxbourne

Tombchest in Churchyard of Parish Church of St Mary South of Prescott Tomb on South West of Church

Tombchest in Churchyard of Parish Church of St Mary South of Prescott Tomb on South West of Church is a Grade II listed building in Broxbourne, first listed on 8 November 1983. It is one of 244 Grade II entries among 259 listed buildings in Broxbourne; 30% of Broxbourne’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tombchest in Churchyard of Parish Church of St Mary South of Prescott Tomb on South West of Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1172995
Date first listed	8 November 1983
Local planning authority	Broxbourne
Location	51.70401, -0.04940 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1172995

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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 in Churchyard of Parish Church of St Mary South of Prescott Tomb on South West of Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument to Prescott Family in Churchyard of Parish Church of St Mary South West of Church	II	9 m
Church of St Mary	I	42 m
Obelisk to Ashford Family in Churchyard of Parish Church of St Mary on North Side of Nave	II	47 m
Wall bounding South and West sides of numbers 39, 41 and 43	II	50 m
Tombchest to Daking Family in Churchyard of Parish Church of St Mary on North Side of Chancel	II	54 m
Tomb Chest to Bolland Family in Churchyard of Parish Church of St Mary on North Side of Nave	II	56 m
Tombchest to Maudsley Family in Churchyard of Parish Church of St Mary on North Side of Chancel	II	61 m
Council Chamber at Bishops College	II	93 m
The Green Dragon Public House	II	94 m
Entrance Wall and Screen to Whit Hern Park	II	95 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tombchest in Churchyard of Parish Church of St Mary South of Prescott Tomb on South West of Church listed?

Yes. Tombchest in Churchyard of Parish Church of St Mary South of Prescott Tomb on South West of Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1172995, first listed on 8 November 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tombchest in Churchyard of Parish Church of St Mary South of Prescott Tomb on South West of Church?

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