Grade II listed · Somerset

Unknown Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 30 Metres North of Tower, Church of St Andrew

Unknown Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 30 Metres North of Tower, Church of St Andrew is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 31 May 1985. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 64% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Unknown Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 30 Metres North of Tower, Church of St Andrew
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1251624
Date first listed	31 May 1985
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.23992, -2.99825 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1251624

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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 Unknown Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 30 Metres North of Tower, Church of St Andrew

Name	Grade	Distance
Steart House	II	45 m
Church of St Andrew	I	45 m
Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard, About 16 Metres South of Tower, Church of St Andrew	II	56 m
46 and 47, the Esplanade	II	81 m
Tregunter	II	83 m
4, 6 and 8, Berrow Road	II	120 m
52-58, the Esplanade	II	138 m
Drinking Fountain at the Junction of Sea View and Berrow Road	II	199 m
31, Berrow Road	II	569 m
Burnham High Lighthouse	II	1.0 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Unknown Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 30 Metres North of Tower, Church of St Andrew listed?

Yes. Unknown Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 30 Metres North of Tower, Church of St Andrew is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1251624, first listed on 31 May 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Unknown Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 30 Metres North of Tower, Church of St Andrew?

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