Grade II listed · West Devon

Chest Tomb Approximately 1 1/2 Metres South of Church of St James

Chest Tomb Approximately 1 1/2 Metres South of Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in West Devon, first listed on 29 February 1988. It is one of 2,029 Grade II entries among 2,253 listed buildings in West Devon; 74% of West Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb Approximately 1 1/2 Metres South of Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1308886
Date first listed	29 February 1988
Local planning authority	West Devon
Location	50.79663, -4.00699 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1308886

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents West Devon will require for your works on Chest Tomb Approximately 1 1/2 Metres South of Church of St James, 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 Approximately 1 1/2 Metres South of Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
Westlake Headstone Approximately 5 Metres South-West of Church of St James	II	4 m
Chapman Headstone Approximately 1 Metre South of Vestry of Church St James	II	5 m
Church of St James	II*	16 m
No 7 and Adjoining Cottage to Left	II	19 m
Swan Cottage	II	30 m
3 and 5	II	50 m
Stile Farmhouse	II	59 m
The Old Rectory	II	73 m
10	II	87 m
Summers Cottage	II	134 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb Approximately 1 1/2 Metres South of Church of St James listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb Approximately 1 1/2 Metres South of Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1308886, first listed on 29 February 1988. 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 1 1/2 Metres South of Church of St James?

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