Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres South of South East Angle of South Aisle of Church of St James the Great

Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres South of South East Angle of South Aisle of Church of St James the Great is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 22 June 1987. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 76% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres South of South East Angle of South Aisle of Church of St James the Great
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1293892
Date first listed	22 June 1987
Local planning authority	West Northamptonshire
Location	52.10311, -0.95631 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1293892

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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 5 Metres South of South East Angle of South Aisle of Church of St James the Great

Name	Grade	Distance
Chest Tomb Approximately 9 Metres South of South Porch of Church of St James the Great	II	15 m
Church of St James the Great	II*	17 m
Paulerspury War Memorial	II	45 m
The Former Rectory	II	96 m
The Glebe House	II	115 m
The Thatches	II	151 m
The Barley Mow and Number 55	II	229 m
49, High Street	II	268 m
18, Lumber Lane	II	320 m
8 Lumber Lane	II	407 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres South of South East Angle of South Aisle of Church of St James the Great listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb Approximately 5 Metres South of South East Angle of South Aisle of Church of St James the Great is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1293892, first listed on 22 June 1987. 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 5 Metres South of South East Angle of South Aisle of Church of St James the Great?

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