Grade II listed · Ashford

Tomb Chest to Elizabeth Mantel, About 20 Metres South of Church of St John

Tomb Chest to Elizabeth Mantel, About 20 Metres South of Church of St John is a Grade II listed building in Ashford, first listed on 16 February 1989. It is one of 2,218 Grade II entries among 2,400 listed buildings in Ashford; 88% of Ashford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tomb Chest to Elizabeth Mantel, About 20 Metres South of Church of St John
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1233473
Date first listed	16 February 1989
Local planning authority	Ashford
Location	51.11660, 0.93132 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1233473

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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 Chest to Elizabeth Mantel, About 20 Metres South of Church of St John

Name	Grade	Distance
Two Rows of 3 and 5 Headstones About 5 to 15 Metres South of Church of St John	II	11 m
Headstone to George Blechynden, About 4 Metres South East of Church of St John	II	18 m
Chest Tomb to Jane Morris (?) About 1 Metre South of Church of St John	II	20 m
Sundial 5 Metres South of Church of St John	II	22 m
Church of St John the Baptist	I	32 m
Mersham Manor	I	60 m
Barn About 30 Metres North West of Mersham Manor	II*	120 m
Bridge House	II	245 m
Bell House	II	301 m
Goodrich Cottage	II	373 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tomb Chest to Elizabeth Mantel, About 20 Metres South of Church of St John listed?

Yes. Tomb Chest to Elizabeth Mantel, About 20 Metres South of Church of St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1233473, first listed on 16 February 1989. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tomb Chest to Elizabeth Mantel, About 20 Metres South of Church of St John?

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