Grade II listed · Somerset

Unidentified Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 10 Metres North of Porch, Church of St Martin

Unidentified Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 10 Metres North of Porch, Church of St Martin is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 21 December 1984. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 57% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Unidentified Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 10 Metres North of Porch, Church of St Martin
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1173685
Date first listed	21 December 1984
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.10674, -3.31129 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1173685

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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 Unidentified Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 10 Metres North of Porch, Church of St Martin

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Martin	II*	16 m
Elworthy Farmhouse	II	56 m
The Old Rectory	II	96 m
Sign Post at Ngr St 0851 3480	II	400 m
Hartrow Manor	II*	1.3 km
Summer House and Stables Adjoining Hartrow Manor to the North East	II	1.3 km
Gatehouse, Adjoining Cottages to East, and Ruined Structure to West	II	1.8 km
Archway and Gate, About 30 Metres South of Combe Sydenham	II	1.8 km
Lower Wedcombe Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
Combe Sydenham	I	1.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Unidentified Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 10 Metres North of Porch, Church of St Martin listed?

Yes. Unidentified Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 10 Metres North of Porch, Church of St Martin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1173685, first listed on 21 December 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Unidentified Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 10 Metres North of Porch, Church of St Martin?

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