Grade II listed · Lewes

Boys Chest Tomb 5 Yards North of Church of St Anne

Boys Chest Tomb 5 Yards North of Church of St Anne is a Grade II listed building in Lewes, first listed on 29 October 1985. It is one of 1,180 Grade II entries among 1,270 listed buildings in Lewes; 71% of Lewes’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBoys Chest Tomb 5 Yards North of Church of St Anne
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1286281
Date first listed29 October 1985
Local planning authorityLewes
Location50.87249, 0.00159 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1286281

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Lewes will require for your works on Boys Chest Tomb 5 Yards North of Church of St Anne, 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 Boys Chest Tomb 5 Yards North of Church of St Anne

NameGradeDistance
Tomb 15 Yards North of Church of St AnneII13 m
Church of St AnneI16 m
Row of Cast Iron Monuments to Medhurst Family 15 Yards North East of Church of St AnneII16 m
Wall to North and East of Church of St AnneII19 m
13, Western RoadII23 m
Hillman Tomb 15 Yards South of Church of St AnneII29 m
Molineux Chest Tomb 10 Yards South of Church of St AnneII36 m
Headstone 12 Yards South of Church of St AnneII39 m
Headstone 25 Yards East of Church of St AnneII48 m
Pelham Arms HotelII68 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Boys Chest Tomb 5 Yards North of Church of St Anne listed?
Yes. Boys Chest Tomb 5 Yards North of Church of St Anne is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1286281, first listed on 29 October 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Boys Chest Tomb 5 Yards North of Church of St Anne?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Lewes, 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.