Grade II listed · Cherwell

Chest tomb dated 1812 approximately 20 metres South of chancel, Church of St. Etheldreda

Chest tomb dated 1812 approximately 20 metres South of chancel, Church of St. Etheldreda is a Grade II listed building in Cherwell, first listed on 26 February 1988. It is one of 2,187 Grade II entries among 2,327 listed buildings in Cherwell; 59% of Cherwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChest tomb dated 1812 approximately 20 metres South of chancel, Church of St. Etheldreda
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1216372
Date first listed26 February 1988
Local planning authorityCherwell
Location52.09222, -1.39282 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1216372

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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 dated 1812 approximately 20 metres South of chancel, Church of St. Etheldreda

NameGradeDistance
Headstone to Thomas Sayle. 1671, approximately 19 metres South of chancel Church of St. EtheldredaII5 m
Old School HouseII10 m
Eighteenth Century chest tomb approximately 7 metres South of porch, Church of St EtheldredaII17 m
Group of two chest tombs, one to Michael Harding, approximately 4.5 and 5 metres South of South aisle, Church of St. EtheldredaII17 m
Headstone to Ursula Goodwin dated 1640, approximately 4 metres South East of chancel, Church of St. EtheldredaII18 m
Group of Seventeenth century chest tomb and headstone approximately 1 metre East of chancel, Church of St. EtheldredaII28 m
Chest tomb dated 1801 approximately 17 metres South West of porch, Church of St EtheldredaII29 m
St Etheldredas ChurchI30 m
Holly Tree FarmhouseII70 m
Manor HouseII*80 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest tomb dated 1812 approximately 20 metres South of chancel, Church of St. Etheldreda listed?
Yes. Chest tomb dated 1812 approximately 20 metres South of chancel, Church of St. Etheldreda is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1216372, first listed on 26 February 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Chest tomb dated 1812 approximately 20 metres South of chancel, Church of St. Etheldreda?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Cherwell, 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.