Grade II listed · North Northamptonshire

Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre East of Chancel of Church of St Mary

Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre East of Chancel of Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in North Northamptonshire, first listed on 17 June 1987. It is one of 2,448 Grade II entries among 2,697 listed buildings in North Northamptonshire; 57% of North Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre East of Chancel of Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1225970
Date first listed	17 June 1987
Local planning authority	North Northamptonshire
Location	52.28863, -0.59705 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1225970

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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 Approximately 1 Metre East of Chancel of Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre South of South Aisle of Church of St Mary	II	16 m
Church of St Mary	I	17 m
War Memorial Approximately 30 Metres West of Church of St Mary	II	82 m
Former Park Road Methodist Church	II	132 m
Florence Simpson Limited	II	175 m
5a & 7, Crabb Street	II	203 m
Cunnington Bros.	II	212 m
The Old Rectory	II	229 m
Rushden Hall	II*	280 m
120, 122 and 124, High Street South	II	430 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre East of Chancel of Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre East of Chancel of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1225970, first listed on 17 June 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre East of Chancel of Church of St Mary?

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.