Grade II listed · Dover

Group of Chest Tomb and 5 Headstones, About 30 Metres North West of Church of St Nicholas

Group of Chest Tomb and 5 Headstones, About 30 Metres North West of Church of St Nicholas 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
Field	Value
Name	Group of Chest Tomb and 5 Headstones, About 30 Metres North West of Church of St Nicholas
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1367103
Date first listed	26 November 1987
Local planning authority	Dover
Location	51.27881, 1.27819 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1367103

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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 Group of Chest Tomb and 5 Headstones, About 30 Metres North West of Church of St Nicholas

Name	Grade	Distance
Ship House	II	14 m
Garden Wall About 10 Metres North of and Returned to Spencer House	II	20 m
57a and 57b, the Street	II	24 m
Monument About 1 Metre South of Church of St Nicholas	II	32 m
Chest Tomb for Tomlin Family, About 3 Metres East of North Porch of Church of St Nicholas	II	37 m
40 and 42 The Street	II	39 m
Spencer House	II	40 m
Church of St Nicholas	I	40 m
Churchyard Wall and Gate Piers About 20 Metres North of Church of St Nicholas	II	46 m
Pair of Headstones, About 1 Metre North of North Chancel of Church of St Nicholas	II	49 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Group of Chest Tomb and 5 Headstones, About 30 Metres North West of Church of St Nicholas listed?

Yes. Group of Chest Tomb and 5 Headstones, About 30 Metres North West of Church of St Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1367103, 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 Group of Chest Tomb and 5 Headstones, About 30 Metres North West of Church of St Nicholas?

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.