Grade II listed · East Devon

Burough Chest Tomb Approximately 500mm East of South Aisle of the Church of St Lawrence

Burough Chest Tomb Approximately 500mm East of South Aisle of the Church of St Lawrence is a Grade II listed building in East Devon, first listed on 8 March 1988. It is one of 2,845 Grade II entries among 3,084 listed buildings in East Devon; 79% of East Devon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Burough Chest Tomb Approximately 500mm East of South Aisle of the Church of St Lawrence
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1333311
Date first listed	8 March 1988
Local planning authority	East Devon
Location	50.73503, -3.12822 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1333311

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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 Burough Chest Tomb Approximately 500mm East of South Aisle of the Church of St Lawrence

Name	Grade	Distance
Willoughby Chest Tomb Approximately 4 Metres East of South Aisle of the Church of St Lawrence	II	20 m
Church of St Lawrence	II*	29 m
Pair of Ham Chest Tombs Approximately 4 Metres North-West of the Tower of the Church of St Lawrence	II	47 m
Lees Farmhouse	II	217 m
Scruel Barton Farmhouse	II	666 m
Eppitts	II	1.0 km
Higher Wadden Farmhouse	II	1.2 km
Hornshayne Farmhouse Including Front Garden Wall Adjoining to South and Granary and Stables Adjoining to North	II*	1.5 km
Jobbleshayes Farmhouse	II	1.5 km
Comb in Hedge	II	1.8 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Burough Chest Tomb Approximately 500mm East of South Aisle of the Church of St Lawrence listed?

Yes. Burough Chest Tomb Approximately 500mm East of South Aisle of the Church of St Lawrence is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1333311, first listed on 8 March 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Burough Chest Tomb Approximately 500mm East of South Aisle of the Church of St Lawrence?

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