Grade II listed · Wiltshire

Tomb of Robert Sumption in Churchyard of Church of St Mary, to South of Church

Tomb of Robert Sumption in Churchyard of Church of St Mary, to South of Church is a Grade II listed building in Wiltshire, first listed on 8 June 1978. It is one of 11,295 Grade II entries among 12,270 listed buildings in Wiltshire; 40% of Wiltshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tomb of Robert Sumption in Churchyard of Church of St Mary, to South of Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1198613
Date first listed	8 June 1978
Local planning authority	Wiltshire
Location	51.08021, -1.86277 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1198613

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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 Tomb of Robert Sumption in Churchyard of Church of St Mary, to South of Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Tomb of Thomas Mease Towards South Corner of Churchyard of Church St Mary	II	5 m
The County Cross	II	14 m
The Old Rectory	II	16 m
Church of St Mary	II*	19 m
Seagrim Tomb in Churchyard of Church of St Mary, to North East of Church	II	25 m
Two Phelps Tombs in Churchyard of Church of St Mary, to South West of Church	II	27 m
Garden Walls of the Old Rectory	II	29 m
Three Phelps Tombs in Churchyard of Church of St Mary, to North West of Church	II	36 m
5, Market Place	II	48 m
1 and 3, Russell Street	II	51 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tomb of Robert Sumption in Churchyard of Church of St Mary, to South of Church listed?

Yes. Tomb of Robert Sumption in Churchyard of Church of St Mary, to South of Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1198613, first listed on 8 June 1978. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tomb of Robert Sumption in Churchyard of Church of St Mary, to South of Church?

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