Grade II listed · Swindon

King Tomb in St Leonard'S Churchyard

King Tomb in St Leonard'S Churchyard is a Grade II listed building in Swindon, first listed on 20 September 1979. It is one of 620 Grade II entries among 663 listed buildings in Swindon; 30% of Swindon’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	King Tomb in St Leonard'S Churchyard
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1355998
Date first listed	20 September 1979
Local planning authority	Swindon
Location	51.61546, -1.78056 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1355998

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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 King Tomb in St Leonard'S Churchyard

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Leonard	II*	9 m
Churchyard Cross	II	21 m
Tomb of Robert Litton in St Leonard'S Churchyard	II	26 m
Manor House	II*	63 m
The Rectory	II	72 m
16 and 18, High Street	II	149 m
Infant School Village Hall	II	161 m
Broad Blunsdon War Memorial Cross	II	243 m
West Hill House	II	358 m
2 and 3, Holdcroft Lane	II	399 m

Frequently asked questions

Is King Tomb in St Leonard'S Churchyard listed?

Yes. King Tomb in St Leonard'S Churchyard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1355998, first listed on 20 September 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to King Tomb in St Leonard'S Churchyard?

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