Grade II listed · Somerset

Poole Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, One Metre North of Nave, Church of St John the Evangelist

Poole Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, One Metre North of Nave, Church of St John the Evangelist is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 17 May 1985. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 62% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NamePoole Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, One Metre North of Nave, Church of St John the Evangelist
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1344517
Date first listed17 May 1985
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.03180, -3.12511 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1344517

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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 Poole Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, One Metre North of Nave, Church of St John the Evangelist

NameGradeDistance
Unidentified Chest Tomb in Churchyard, Immediately South of Porch, Church of St John the EvangelistII9 m
John Haddon Chest Tomb, in Churchyard About Seven Metres South of Porch, Church of St John the EvangelistII15 m
Unidentified Chest Tomb, in Churchyard Twelve Metres South of Porch, Church of St John the EvangelistII20 m
Church of St John the EvangelistII20 m
Welsh Family Chest Tomb, in Churchyard About Twelve Metres South of Nave, Church of St John the EvangelistII24 m
KibbysII85 m
The Old RectoryII89 m
Pomeroy'S FarmhouseII108 m
Barn Adjoining Pomeroy'S Farmhouse to the NorthII112 m
Norwood and Attached FarmbuildingsII125 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Poole Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, One Metre North of Nave, Church of St John the Evangelist listed?
Yes. Poole Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, One Metre North of Nave, Church of St John the Evangelist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1344517, first listed on 17 May 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Poole Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, One Metre North of Nave, Church of St John the Evangelist?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Somerset, 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.