Grade II listed · Mid Devon

Chest Tomb Approximately 500 Metres South of Church of St Mary

Chest Tomb Approximately 500 Metres South of Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Mid Devon, first listed on 20 May 1985. It is one of 2,371 Grade II entries among 2,579 listed buildings in Mid Devon; 27% of Mid Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb Approximately 500 Metres South of Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1243554
Date first listed	20 May 1985
Local planning authority	Mid Devon
Location	50.81752, -3.64485 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1243554

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Mid Devon will require for your works on Chest Tomb Approximately 500 Metres South of Church of St Mary, 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 Approximately 500 Metres South of Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary	I	12 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 3 Metres South East of Church of St Mary	II	21 m
Church Cottage	II	39 m
Box Tree Cottage	II	48 m
Buckstone Cottage	II	132 m
Middleways	II	323 m
Upton Hellions Barton Including Cider House and Store Adjoining to North East	II*	478 m
The Rectory	II	490 m
Lower Creedy Farmhouse Including Outbuildings Adjoining to North West	II	613 m
Northlakes	II	699 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb Approximately 500 Metres South of Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb Approximately 500 Metres South of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1243554, first listed on 20 May 1985. 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 500 Metres South 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 Mid Devon, 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.