Grade II listed · Breckland

Unknown Grave Cover in the Churchyard Immediately to East of Chancel of Church of St Swithin

Unknown Grave Cover in the Churchyard Immediately to East of Chancel of Church of St Swithin is a Grade II listed building in Breckland, first listed on 29 August 1984. It is one of 1,380 Grade II entries among 1,594 listed buildings in Breckland; 71% of Breckland’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Unknown Grave Cover in the Churchyard Immediately to East of Chancel of Church of St Swithin
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1342557
Date first listed	29 August 1984
Local planning authority	Breckland
Location	52.77094, 0.98907 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1342557

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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 Unknown Grave Cover in the Churchyard Immediately to East of Chancel of Church of St Swithin

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Swithin	II*	19 m
Bintree War Memorial	II	35 m
Manor House	II	193 m
Old Ash Farmhouse	II	659 m
Twyford House	II	832 m
Twyford Farmhouse	II	943 m
Church of St Nicholas	II*	1.2 km
Twyford Hall	II	1.2 km
Bintry Mill Including Bridge and Millers House	II	2.0 km
Foxley War Memorial, including railings	II	2.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Unknown Grave Cover in the Churchyard Immediately to East of Chancel of Church of St Swithin listed?

Yes. Unknown Grave Cover in the Churchyard Immediately to East of Chancel of Church of St Swithin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1342557, first listed on 29 August 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Unknown Grave Cover in the Churchyard Immediately to East of Chancel of Church of St Swithin?

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