Grade II listed · North Yorkshire

Wailes chest tomb approximately 2 metres south- east of porch of St Nicholas

Wailes chest tomb approximately 2 metres south- east of porch of St Nicholas is a Grade II listed building in North Yorkshire, first listed on 24 November 1988. It is one of 11,405 Grade II entries among 12,230 listed buildings in North Yorkshire; 88% of North Yorkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Wailes chest tomb approximately 2 metres south- east of porch of St Nicholas
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1191173
Date first listed	24 November 1988
Local planning authority	North Yorkshire
Location	54.16910, -1.20754 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1191173

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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 Wailes chest tomb approximately 2 metres south- east of porch of St Nicholas

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Nicholas	II*	12 m
The White House	II	44 m
Black Bull Cottage	II	61 m
Rose Cottage	II	215 m
Laburnum Cottage	II	224 m
Holly Grove, house and attached outbuilding	II	271 m
Baxby Manor	II	595 m
Farm building approximately 3 metres north-west of Baxby Manor	II	615 m
Highthorne	II	804 m
Angram Hall	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Wailes chest tomb approximately 2 metres south- east of porch of St Nicholas listed?

Yes. Wailes chest tomb approximately 2 metres south- east of porch of St Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1191173, first listed on 24 November 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Wailes chest tomb approximately 2 metres south- east of porch of St Nicholas?

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