Grade II listed · Cherwell

Chest Tomb Approximately 50 Metres North West of Portico, Church of St Mary

Chest Tomb Approximately 50 Metres North West of Portico, Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Cherwell, first listed on 14 February 1986. It is one of 2,187 Grade II entries among 2,327 listed buildings in Cherwell; 45% of Cherwell’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb Approximately 50 Metres North West of Portico, Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1283223
Date first listed	14 February 1986
Local planning authority	Cherwell
Location	52.06190, -1.33954 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1283223

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Cherwell will require for your works on Chest Tomb Approximately 50 Metres North West of Portico, 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 50 Metres North West of Portico, Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
31, Parson'S Street	II	25 m
Dog and Gun Public House	II	29 m
Row of 29 Headstones Ranged Along North Wall, Church of St Mary	II	41 m
Antique Shop	II	42 m
Church Hall Church House	II	45 m
Hernandez Restaurant	II	49 m
Church of St Mary	I	55 m
Gatepiers of St Marys Churchyard	II	56 m
The Greeting Card Shop	II	57 m
Banbury Quaker Meeting House	II	59 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb Approximately 50 Metres North West of Portico, Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb Approximately 50 Metres North West of Portico, Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1283223, first listed on 14 February 1986. 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 50 Metres North West of Portico, 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 Cherwell, 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.