Grade II listed · South Oxfordshire

Church of St Nicholas, Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres East

Church of St Nicholas, Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres East is a Grade II listed building in South Oxfordshire, first listed on 13 February 1985. It is one of 3,050 Grade II entries among 3,293 listed buildings in South Oxfordshire; 46% of South Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Nicholas, Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres East
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1181194
Date first listed	13 February 1985
Local planning authority	South Oxfordshire
Location	51.53512, -0.95371 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1181194

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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 Church of St Nicholas, Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres East

Name	Grade	Distance
K6 Telephone Kiosk North East of Church of St Nicholas	II	16 m
Church of St Nicholas	II*	19 m
Pear Tree Cottages	II	31 m
Pindars	II	306 m
Cross Lanes Farmhouse	II	591 m
Cowfields Farmhouse	II	803 m
Greys Court, Dower House	I	1.1 km
Greys Court, Well House	I	1.1 km
Greys Court, the Keep	I	1.1 km
Greys Court, Cromwellian Stables Approximately 40 Metres East	II*	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Nicholas, Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres East listed?

Yes. Church of St Nicholas, Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres East is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1181194, first listed on 13 February 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St Nicholas, Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres East?

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