Grade II listed · Dover

Two Chest Tombs to William and Edmund Gibbs About 3 and 10 Metres South of Elmstone Church

Two Chest Tombs to William and Edmund Gibbs About 3 and 10 Metres South of Elmstone Church is a Grade II listed building in Dover, first listed on 26 November 1987. It is one of 1,775 Grade II entries among 1,923 listed buildings in Dover; 82% of Dover’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameTwo Chest Tombs to William and Edmund Gibbs About 3 and 10 Metres South of Elmstone Church
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1363298
Date first listed26 November 1987
Local planning authorityDover
Location51.29667, 1.24256 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1363298

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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 Two Chest Tombs to William and Edmund Gibbs About 3 and 10 Metres South of Elmstone Church

NameGradeDistance
Elmstone Church (Dedication Unknown)II*9 m
Headstone to Edmund Gibbs, About 1 Metre South of Nave of Elmstone ChurchII9 m
Elmstone CourtII169 m
How Wood CottageII170 m
Old Brooke HouseII403 m
Littlewick CottageII415 m
Padbrook CottageII453 m
Forge CottageII455 m
The Old Vicarage and Attached Garden WallsII502 m
The BreechesII531 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Chest Tombs to William and Edmund Gibbs About 3 and 10 Metres South of Elmstone Church listed?
Yes. Two Chest Tombs to William and Edmund Gibbs About 3 and 10 Metres South of Elmstone Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1363298, first listed on 26 November 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Two Chest Tombs to William and Edmund Gibbs About 3 and 10 Metres South of Elmstone Church?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Dover, 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.