Grade II listed · Somerset

Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 27 Metres West of Porch, Church of St Mary

Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 27 Metres West of Porch, Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 16 November 1984. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 51% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 27 Metres West of Porch, Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1173971
Date first listed	16 November 1984
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.24360, -2.27243 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1173971

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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 Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 27 Metres West of Porch, Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Joseph Singer Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 22 Metres West of Porch, Church of St Mary	II	8 m
Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 21 Metres West of Porch, Church of St Mary	II	12 m
Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 2 Metres North West of Porch, Church of Saint Mary	II	24 m
Berkley War Memorial	II	28 m
Church of St Mary	II*	34 m
William Hall Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 3 Metres North of Nave, Church of St Mary	II	40 m
Stables at Berkley House, About 50 Metres North of Church of St Mary	II	59 m
Berkley House	II*	62 m
Barn, About 100 Metres South West, Church of St Mary	II	64 m
Barn, About 50 Metres North of Home Farm Farmhouse	II	120 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 27 Metres West of Porch, Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 27 Metres West of Porch, Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1173971, first listed on 16 November 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 27 Metres West of Porch, Church of St Mary?

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.