Grade II listed · Somerset

Sweeting and North Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 10 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Mary

Sweeting and North Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 10 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 21 December 1984. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 57% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Sweeting and North Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 10 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1345643
Date first listed	21 December 1984
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.12758, -3.29016 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1345643

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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 Sweeting and North Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 10 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary	I	22 m
The Brewhouse, About 10 Metres South of the Old Vicarage	II	34 m
Churchyard Cross in Churchyard, About 15 Metres North North West of North Porch, Church of St Mary	II	47 m
The Old Vicarage	II*	47 m
Gates, Gatepiers and Railings Set in Dwarf Wall Fronting the Church of St Mary	II	50 m
4, High Street	II	64 m
The Manor House	II	65 m
6, High Street	II	65 m
The White Horse Inn	II	71 m
Chandler House	II	73 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweeting and North Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 10 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Sweeting and North Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 10 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1345643, first listed on 21 December 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Sweeting and North Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 10 Metres South of South Aisle, 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 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.