Grade II listed · Mid Devon

Mortimer Tomb Chest 4 Metres West of Culm Davy Chapel

Mortimer Tomb Chest 4 Metres West of Culm Davy Chapel is a Grade II listed building in Mid Devon, first listed on 15 April 1987. It is one of 2,371 Grade II entries among 2,579 listed buildings in Mid Devon; 67% of Mid Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Mortimer Tomb Chest 4 Metres West of Culm Davy Chapel
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1306493
Date first listed	15 April 1987
Local planning authority	Mid Devon
Location	50.92823, -3.24785 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1306493

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Mid Devon will require for your works on Mortimer Tomb Chest 4 Metres West of Culm Davy Chapel, 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 Mortimer Tomb Chest 4 Metres West of Culm Davy Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
Garvis Tomb Chest 2 Metres South of Culm Davy Chapel	II	10 m
Culm Davy Chapel	II	11 m
Bowerman Tomb Stone 11 Metres South-West of Culm Davy Chapel	II	12 m
Culm Davy Farmhouse	II	102 m
Lugg'S	II	541 m
Coombes Head Farmhouse	II	552 m
Whitehall Manor	II	1.0 km
The Forge	II	1.1 km
Culmstock Beacon	II	1.4 km
Whitemoor Farmhouse	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Mortimer Tomb Chest 4 Metres West of Culm Davy Chapel listed?

Yes. Mortimer Tomb Chest 4 Metres West of Culm Davy Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1306493, first listed on 15 April 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Mortimer Tomb Chest 4 Metres West of Culm Davy Chapel?

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