Grade II listed · Dover

Tomb Chest and Vault and Headstone About 2 and 5 Metres North of Church of St Nicholas

Tomb Chest and Vault and Headstone About 2 and 5 Metres North of Church of St Nicholas is a Grade II listed building in Dover, first listed on 24 March 1987. It is one of 1,775 Grade II entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 71% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tomb Chest and Vault and Headstone About 2 and 5 Metres North of Church of St Nicholas
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1264004
Date first listed	24 March 1987
Local planning authority	Dover
Location	51.21995, 1.37732 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1264004

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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 and Vault and Headstone About 2 and 5 Metres North of Church of St Nicholas

Name	Grade	Distance
Tomb Chest and Headstone About 1.5 Metres East of Church of St Nicholas	II	7 m
Church of St Nicholas	II*	11 m
Sholden Hall	II	106 m
Jenkin'S Well	II	381 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk	II	396 m
98 Manor Road	II	417 m
96a, Manor Road	II	422 m
Eythorne Cottage	II	429 m
Court House	II	431 m
94 and 96, Manor Road	II	434 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tomb Chest and Vault and Headstone About 2 and 5 Metres North of Church of St Nicholas listed?

Yes. Tomb Chest and Vault and Headstone About 2 and 5 Metres North of Church of St Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1264004, first listed on 24 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tomb Chest and Vault and Headstone About 2 and 5 Metres North of Church of St Nicholas?

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