Grade II listed · Wyre Forest

Chest Tombs in Churchyard Circa 5 Metres South East of Church

Chest Tombs in Churchyard Circa 5 Metres South East of Church is a Grade II listed building in Wyre Forest, first listed on 11 October 1991. It is one of 665 Grade II entries among 697 listed buildings in Wyre Forest; 91% of Wyre Forest’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tombs in Churchyard Circa 5 Metres South East of Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1292186
Date first listed	11 October 1991
Local planning authority	Wyre Forest
Location	52.33685, -2.29175 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1292186

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wyre Forest will require for your works on Chest Tombs in Churchyard Circa 5 Metres South East of Church, 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 Tombs in Churchyard Circa 5 Metres South East of Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Bartholomew	II*	19 m
Rectory	II*	26 m
Garden Walls and Gate Piers at Rectory	II	27 m
Garden House and Alcove Seat Immediately North at Rectory	II	31 m
Boundary Wall to Churchyard	II	41 m
Former Bakehouse East of Rectory	II	44 m
Areley Kings War Memorial	II	52 m
Church House	II*	52 m
Areley Hall	II	255 m
Muxlowe House	II	268 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tombs in Churchyard Circa 5 Metres South East of Church listed?

Yes. Chest Tombs in Churchyard Circa 5 Metres South East of Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1292186, first listed on 11 October 1991. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chest Tombs in Churchyard Circa 5 Metres South East of Church?

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