Grade II listed · Tewkesbury

Benjamin Wood Chest Tomb Circa 1 Metre South of Buttress to Bays 6/7 of South Aisle, Church of St Peter

Benjamin Wood Chest Tomb Circa 1 Metre South of Buttress to Bays 6/7 of South Aisle, Church of St Peter is a Grade II listed building in Tewkesbury, first listed on 31 October 1984. It is one of 1,421 Grade II entries among 1,582 listed buildings in Tewkesbury; 41% of Tewkesbury’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Benjamin Wood Chest Tomb Circa 1 Metre South of Buttress to Bays 6/7 of South Aisle, Church of St Peter
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1305439
Date first listed	31 October 1984
Local planning authority	Tewkesbury
Location	51.95246, -1.96783 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1305439

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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 Benjamin Wood Chest Tomb Circa 1 Metre South of Buttress to Bays 6/7 of South Aisle, Church of St Peter

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Peter	I	12 m
Cross in Churchyard of St Peter, 7 Metres South from Chancel	II	19 m
Unidentified Pedestal Tomb Circa 2 1/2 Metres from North East Chancel Corner, Church of St Peter	II	26 m
Jacobean House	II	27 m
Wood Smith Tomb Circa 8 Metres South East of South East Corner of Chancel of Church of St Peter	II	27 m
Unidentified Chest Tomb Circa 6 Metres South of South Wall of Tower, Church of St Peter	II	27 m
Unidentified Pedestal Tomb Circa 5 1/2 Metres South of South West Tower Buttress, Church of St Peter	II	32 m
Baylis Tomb Circa 8 Metres North East of North East Corner of Chancel to Church of St Peter	II	33 m
Church Cottage and Boundary Wall to Back of Jacobean House	II	34 m
The Hermitage	II	42 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Benjamin Wood Chest Tomb Circa 1 Metre South of Buttress to Bays 6/7 of South Aisle, Church of St Peter listed?

Yes. Benjamin Wood Chest Tomb Circa 1 Metre South of Buttress to Bays 6/7 of South Aisle, Church of St Peter is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1305439, first listed on 31 October 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Benjamin Wood Chest Tomb Circa 1 Metre South of Buttress to Bays 6/7 of South Aisle, Church of St Peter?

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