Grade II listed · Broxbourne

Sarcophagus About 25 Metres North of Nave, Three Sarcophagi on North-East and North-West Sides of West Tower and Chest Tomb on North Side of Pathway to West Door of Parish Church of St Augustine

Sarcophagus About 25 Metres North of Nave, Three Sarcophagi on North-East and North-West Sides of West Tower and Chest Tomb on North Side of Pathway to West Door of Parish Church of St Augustine 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	Sarcophagus About 25 Metres North of Nave, Three Sarcophagi on North-East and North-West Sides of West Tower and Chest Tomb on North Side of Pathway to West Door of Parish Church of St Augustine
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1173592
Date first listed	8 November 1983
Local planning authority	Broxbourne
Location	51.74475, -0.01478 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1173592

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Planium checks which consents Broxbourne will require for your works on Sarcophagus About 25 Metres North of Nave, Three Sarcophagi on North-East and North-West Sides of West Tower and Chest Tomb on North Side of Pathway to West Door of Parish Church of St Augustine, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Sarcophagus About 25 Metres North of Nave, Three Sarcophagi on North-East and North-West Sides of West Tower and Chest Tomb on North Side of Pathway to West Door of Parish Church of St Augustine

Name	Grade	Distance
New River Bridge	II	30 m
Parish Church of St Augustine	I	34 m
Front Wall and Wrought Iron Arch at Parish Church of St Augustine	II	44 m
Leabrook	II	92 m
76 and 78, Station Road	II	134 m
Brick Bottle Kiln and Puddling Wheel	II	188 m
2, Churchfields	II	208 m
Belle Vue	II	291 m
97 and 99, High Road Broxbourne	II	322 m
Monson Almshouses	II	332 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sarcophagus About 25 Metres North of Nave, Three Sarcophagi on North-East and North-West Sides of West Tower and Chest Tomb on North Side of Pathway to West Door of Parish Church of St Augustine listed?

Yes. Sarcophagus About 25 Metres North of Nave, Three Sarcophagi on North-East and North-West Sides of West Tower and Chest Tomb on North Side of Pathway to West Door of Parish Church of St Augustine is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1173592, 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 Sarcophagus About 25 Metres North of Nave, Three Sarcophagi on North-East and North-West Sides of West Tower and Chest Tomb on North Side of Pathway to West Door of Parish Church of St Augustine?

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.