Grade II listed · Torridge

Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South of Church of St Mary

Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South of Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Torridge, first listed on 25 March 1988. It is one of 1,722 Grade II entries among 1,847 listed buildings in Torridge; 52% of Torridge’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South of Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1333093
Date first listed	25 March 1988
Local planning authority	Torridge
Location	50.86127, -4.18183 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1333093

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Torridge will require for your works on Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South of Church of St Mary, 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 8 Metres South of Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary	II*	21 m
Venton Headstone Approximately 10 Metres South of Church of St Mary	II	22 m
Headstone Approximately 5 Metres South of Church of St Mary	II	26 m
Buckland Manor	II*	86 m
Glebe House the Old Glebe	II	603 m
Lovacott	II	1.1 km
Modbury	II	1.1 km
Hembury	II	1.5 km
Gate Piers Immediately to South East of Shebbear College	II	1.6 km
Shebbear College South East Range	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South of Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1333093, first listed on 25 March 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 8 Metres South of Church of St Mary?

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