Grade II listed · Uttlesford

Pair of Chest Tombs 5 Metres South West of Church

Pair of Chest Tombs 5 Metres South West of Church is a Grade II listed building in Uttlesford, first listed on 31 October 1994. It is one of 3,481 Grade II entries among 3,721 listed buildings in Uttlesford; 98% of Uttlesford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pair of Chest Tombs 5 Metres South West of Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1196239
Date first listed	31 October 1994
Local planning authority	Uttlesford
Location	52.02450, 0.23921 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1196239

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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 Pair of Chest Tombs 5 Metres South West of Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Chest Tomb to Hannah Archer 2 Metres South West of Church	II	3 m
Outbuilding North of Numbers 6 and 6a	II	27 m
Church of St Mary the Virgin	I	30 m
2 and 4, Church Path	II	33 m
1, Church Path	II	37 m
6a, Church Street	II	41 m
Garden Wall at Rear of Numbers 14, 16 and 18	II	44 m
Stable Cottage	II	48 m
Wall with Reset Tombstones on South Side of Churchyard	II	48 m
Garden House to Rear of Numbers 14, 16 and 18	II	51 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pair of Chest Tombs 5 Metres South West of Church listed?

Yes. Pair of Chest Tombs 5 Metres South West of Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1196239, first listed on 31 October 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pair of Chest Tombs 5 Metres South West of Church?

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