Grade II listed · South Gloucestershire

Chest Tomb, 5 Yards to South East of South Aisle of the Church of St Mary the Virgin

Chest Tomb, 5 Yards to South East of South Aisle of the Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II listed building in South Gloucestershire, first listed on 10 November 1983. It is one of 1,923 Grade II entries among 2,086 listed buildings in South Gloucestershire; 37% of South Gloucestershire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb, 5 Yards to South East of South Aisle of the Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1320868
Date first listed	10 November 1983
Local planning authority	South Gloucestershire
Location	51.58055, -2.33576 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1320868

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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, 5 Yards to South East of South Aisle of the Church of St Mary the Virgin

Name	Grade	Distance
Chest Tomb, 2 Yards to South of South Aisle of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	8 m
2 Chest Tombs, 5 Yards to South East of Chancel of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	10 m
2 Chest Tombs, to South of South Aisle of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	12 m
Group of 9 Chest Tombs to East and South East of Chancel of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	16 m
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin	I	20 m
Group of 17 Chest Tombs to South of South Porch of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	22 m
Garden Building, Immediately to the Rear of the Old Vicarage	II	23 m
The Old Vicarage	II	25 m
John Cooper and Elinor Cooper Chest Tombs, 3 Yards to North East of Chancel of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	25 m
Chest Tomb, 3 Yards from North of Chancel of the Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	26 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb, 5 Yards to South East of South Aisle of the Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb, 5 Yards to South East of South Aisle of the Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1320868, first listed on 10 November 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chest Tomb, 5 Yards to South East of South Aisle of the Church of St Mary the Virgin?

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