Grade II listed · Melton

Group of 5 Chest Tombs Approximately 10 Metres South of Church of St Mary the Virgin

Group of 5 Chest Tombs Approximately 10 Metres South of Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II listed building in Melton, first listed on 22 March 1991. It is one of 627 Grade II entries among 717 listed buildings in Melton; 87% of Melton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Group of 5 Chest Tombs Approximately 10 Metres South of Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1188020
Date first listed	22 March 1991
Local planning authority	Melton
Location	52.87382, -0.89124 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1188020

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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 Group of 5 Chest Tombs Approximately 10 Metres South of Church of St Mary the Virgin

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary the Virgin	II*	17 m
The Old Rectory (Number 3, Boyer'S Orchard)	II	87 m
Harby Church of England Primary School	II	153 m
War Memorial	II	159 m
The Cottage and Kemp'S Cottage (Number 2, the Red Causeway)	II	309 m
Number 23 (Cottage Approximately 2 Metres South East of the Cottage and Kemp'S Cottage)	II	317 m
The Nags Head Public (Number 20) House and Attached Walls, Railings, Gate and Overthrow	II*	364 m
Methodist Chapel	II	387 m
The Croft	II	434 m
Remains of Harby Windmill	II	839 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Group of 5 Chest Tombs Approximately 10 Metres South of Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?

Yes. Group of 5 Chest Tombs Approximately 10 Metres South of Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1188020, first listed on 22 March 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Group of 5 Chest Tombs Approximately 10 Metres South of Church of St Mary the Virgin?

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