Grade II listed · North Northamptonshire

Chest Tomb 20 Metres South East of Church of St Giles

Chest Tomb 20 Metres South East of Church of St Giles is a Grade II listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 31 January 1991. It is one of 2,448 Grade II entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 87% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb 20 Metres South East of Church of St Giles
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1213547
Date first listed	31 January 1991
Local planning authority	North Northamptonshire
Location	52.43949, -0.81988 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1213547

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Planium checks which consents North Northamptonshire will require for your works on Chest Tomb 20 Metres South East of Church of St Giles, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Chest Tomb 20 Metres South East of Church of St Giles

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument 2 Metres South West of South Aisle of Church of St Giles	II	16 m
Anglican and Methodist Church of St Giles	I	16 m
Church House	II	43 m
Desborough War Memorial	II	88 m
18 and 20, Lower Street	II	122 m
Services Club	II	128 m
Milestone	II	285 m
King'S Arms Public House	II	355 m
Joseph Cheaney and Sons	II	621 m
11, Desborough Road	II	2.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb 20 Metres South East of Church of St Giles listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb 20 Metres South East of Church of St Giles is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1213547, first listed on 31 January 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chest Tomb 20 Metres South East of Church of St Giles?

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