Grade II listed · Shropshire

Chest Tomb in Churchyard of Old Church of St Chad

Chest Tomb in Churchyard of Old Church of St Chad is a Grade II listed building in Shropshire, first listed on 17 November 1995. It is one of 6,299 Grade II entries among 6,911 listed buildings in Shropshire; 91% of Shropshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb in Churchyard of Old Church of St Chad
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1246518
Date first listed	17 November 1995
Local planning authority	Shropshire
Location	52.70643, -2.75302 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1246518

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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 in Churchyard of Old Church of St Chad

Name	Grade	Distance
Remains of the Old Church of St Chad	II*	8 m
Wall to the churchyard of the Old Church of St Chad	II	16 m
20, PRINCESS STREET (See details for further address information)	II	29 m
19, Princess Street	II	30 m
Granville House	II	30 m
5 and 6, Milk Street	II	31 m
2, Belmont	II	32 m
17 and 18, Princess Street	II	35 m
4, Milk Street	II	37 m
8, Milk Street	II	37 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb in Churchyard of Old Church of St Chad listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb in Churchyard of Old Church of St Chad is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1246518, first listed on 17 November 1995. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chest Tomb in Churchyard of Old Church of St Chad?

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