Grade II listed · Somerset

Brown Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 14 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas

Brown Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 14 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 7 August 1986. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 77% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Brown Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 14 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1307718
Date first listed	7 August 1986
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.97131, -3.09453 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1307718

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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 Brown Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 14 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Nicholas	II*	19 m
Unidentified Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 3 Metres North of Tower, Church of St Nicholas	II	29 m
Church Cottages	II	41 m
Corfe War Memorial	II	56 m
The Lodge	II	87 m
Corfe Farmhouse and Attached Barn	II	156 m
Corfe Cottage Lodge	II	492 m
Grange Court	II	517 m
Barton Grange	II	527 m
Brook Farmhouse	II	620 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 14 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas listed?

Yes. Brown Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 14 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1307718, first listed on 7 August 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Brown Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 14 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas?

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