Grade II listed · Wychavon

Chest Tomb About 6 Yards South-East of the Church of St John the Baptist

Chest Tomb About 6 Yards South-East of the Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Wychavon, first listed on 4 September 1986. It is one of 2,275 Grade II entries among 2,456 listed buildings in Wychavon; 81% of Wychavon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb About 6 Yards South-East of the Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1302118
Date first listed	4 September 1986
Local planning authority	Wychavon
Location	52.20118, -2.11554 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1302118

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wychavon will require for your works on Chest Tomb About 6 Yards South-East of the Church of St John the Baptist, 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 About 6 Yards South-East of the Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St John the Baptist	II*	25 m
Stone Coffin Immediately South of the Nave of the Church of St John the Baptist	II	30 m
Crowle War Memorial	II	38 m
Church Cottage	II	86 m
Martin'S Cottage	II	109 m
The Old Tithe Barn and Old Church Barn	II	115 m
Derelict Outbuilding About 14 Yards North-West of Court Farmhouse	II	124 m
Thatch Cottage	II	164 m
The Cottage	II	174 m
The Old Granary	II	243 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb About 6 Yards South-East of the Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb About 6 Yards South-East of the Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1302118, first listed on 4 September 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 About 6 Yards South-East of the Church of St John the Baptist?

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