Grade II listed · Lewes

Barnard Tomb 5 Yards North of Vestry of Church of St Michael

Barnard Tomb 5 Yards North of Vestry of Church of St Michael is a Grade II listed building in Lewes, first listed on 29 October 1985. It is one of 1,180 Grade II entries among 1,270 listed buildings in Lewes; 71% of Lewes’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Barnard Tomb 5 Yards North of Vestry of Church of St Michael
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1191586
Date first listed	29 October 1985
Local planning authority	Lewes
Location	50.87236, 0.00717 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1191586

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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 Barnard Tomb 5 Yards North of Vestry of Church of St Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
Chest Tomb 5 Yards North of Vestry of Church of St Michael	II	2 m
Church of St Michael and Railings	I	13 m
Bing Tomb 12 Yards North East of the Church of St Michael	II	15 m
159 and 160, High Street	II	24 m
St Michael'S Church Hall	II	30 m
161 and 162, High Street	II	32 m
86, High Street	II	35 m
87, High Street	II	35 m
The Old Forge	II	38 m
88, High Street	II	39 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnard Tomb 5 Yards North of Vestry of Church of St Michael listed?

Yes. Barnard Tomb 5 Yards North of Vestry of Church of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1191586, first listed on 29 October 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Barnard Tomb 5 Yards North of Vestry of Church of St Michael?

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