Grade II listed · Somerset

Bishop Chest Tomb, 6 Metres South South East of South Porch, Church of Saint Margaret

Bishop Chest Tomb, 6 Metres South South East of South Porch, Church of Saint Margaret 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
FieldValue
NameBishop Chest Tomb, 6 Metres South South East of South Porch, Church of Saint Margaret
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1345801
Date first listed30 August 1984
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location50.91506, -2.75229 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1345801

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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 Bishop Chest Tomb, 6 Metres South South East of South Porch, Church of Saint Margaret

NameGradeDistance
Gibbs Chest Tomb, 8 Metres South East of South Porch, Church of Saint MargaretII8 m
Church of Saint MargaretII*11 m
Middle Chinnock War MemorialII24 m
Watts Chest Tomb, 6 Metres North of East Corner of Nave, Church of Saint MargaretII29 m
The RectoryII62 m
Dairy HouseII65 m
Twindown MeadII97 m
Virgins LivingII166 m
Chinnock HouseII178 m
Manor FarmhouseII*201 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishop Chest Tomb, 6 Metres South South East of South Porch, Church of Saint Margaret listed?
Yes. Bishop Chest Tomb, 6 Metres South South East of South Porch, Church of Saint Margaret is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1345801, 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 Bishop Chest Tomb, 6 Metres South South East of South Porch, Church of Saint Margaret?
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.