Grade II listed · West Berkshire

Whistler Tomb, 5 Metres South of South Door to Chancel

Whistler Tomb, 5 Metres South of South Door to Chancel is a Grade II listed building in West Berkshire, first listed on 8 June 1984. It is one of 1,738 Grade II entries among 1,889 listed buildings in West Berkshire; 66% of West Berkshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Whistler Tomb, 5 Metres South of South Door to Chancel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1221124
Date first listed	8 June 1984
Local planning authority	West Berkshire
Location	51.34451, -1.47270 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1221124

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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 Whistler Tomb, 5 Metres South of South Door to Chancel

Name	Grade	Distance
Whistler Tomb, 3 Metres South of South Door to Chancel	II	2 m
Whistler Tomb, 1 Metre South of South Door to Chancel	II	4 m
Church of St. Swithin	I	11 m
Whistler Tomb, 20 Metres South of South Door to Chancel	II	12 m
Rawlinson Tomb, 9 Metres South of South Porch	II	15 m
Townsend Tomb, 1 Metre North West of Rawlinson Tomb	II	16 m
Whistler Tomb, 20 Metres South of South Door of Chancel	II	16 m
Walls surrounding St. Swithin's churchyard	II	24 m
Manor Farm House	II	45 m
Walls Around Garden at West of Manor Farm House	II	90 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Whistler Tomb, 5 Metres South of South Door to Chancel listed?

Yes. Whistler Tomb, 5 Metres South of South Door to Chancel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1221124, first listed on 8 June 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Whistler Tomb, 5 Metres South of South Door to Chancel?

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