Grade II listed · Somerset

Chest Tomb, 2 Metres South-East of Porch, Church of Sp Peter and St Paul

Chest Tomb, 2 Metres South-East of Porch, Church of Sp Peter and St Paul is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 4 May 1984. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 44% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb, 2 Metres South-East of Porch, Church of Sp Peter and St Paul
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1175480
Date first listed	4 May 1984
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.07342, -3.21379 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1175480

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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, 2 Metres South-East of Porch, Church of Sp Peter and St Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
Cross, 3 Metres South East of Porch, Church of St Peter and St Paul	II*	3 m
Combe Florey War Memorial	II	9 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul	I	12 m
Well Head, 5 Metres South of Gatehouse, Combe Florey House	II	40 m
Inmans	II	41 m
Gatehouse at Combe Florey House	II*	53 m
Orchard Cottage	II	88 m
Combe Florey House, flanking steps and balustrade	II	127 m
Gweynne Cottage	II	158 m
The Old Smithy	II	230 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb, 2 Metres South-East of Porch, Church of Sp Peter and St Paul listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb, 2 Metres South-East of Porch, Church of Sp Peter and St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1175480, first listed on 4 May 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chest Tomb, 2 Metres South-East of Porch, Church of Sp Peter and St Paul?

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.