Grade II listed · Somerset

Symes Chest Tomb, 7 Metres West South West of West Door, Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

Symes Chest Tomb, 7 Metres West South West of West Door, Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 30 August 1984. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 48% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Symes Chest Tomb, 7 Metres West South West of West Door, Church of Saint Mary Magdalene
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1345785
Date first listed	30 August 1984
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.92252, -2.63057 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1345785

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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 Symes Chest Tomb, 7 Metres West South West of West Door, Church of Saint Mary Magdalene

Name	Grade	Distance
Highmor Chest Tomb, 5 Metres West of West Door, Church of Saint Mary Magdalene	II	11 m
Church of Saint Mary Magdalene	II*	30 m
Church Farm House	II	68 m
Little Thatch and Number 2 Church Cottage	II	94 m
Little Barwick Cottage	II	259 m
Barwick Farm House with Granary Immediately to the East	II	307 m
Little Barwick House	II	311 m
Row of Six Cottages Immediately North West of Barwick School	II	365 m
Barwick School	II	390 m
The Grotto South West of Barwick House	II	408 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Symes Chest Tomb, 7 Metres West South West of West Door, Church of Saint Mary Magdalene listed?

Yes. Symes Chest Tomb, 7 Metres West South West of West Door, Church of Saint Mary Magdalene is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1345785, first listed on 30 August 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Symes Chest Tomb, 7 Metres West South West of West Door, Church of Saint Mary Magdalene?

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.