Grade II listed · Vale of White Horse

Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Mary

Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Vale of White Horse, first listed on 11 December 1985. It is one of 2,013 Grade II entries among 2,184 listed buildings in Vale of White Horse; 48% of Vale of White Horse’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Mary
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1368383
Date first listed11 December 1985
Local planning authorityVale of White Horse
Location51.60182, -1.56446 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1368383

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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 Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Mary

NameGradeDistance
Church of St MaryI32 m
The MuseumII79 m
Rose CottageII83 m
The Manor HouseII110 m
Largo HouseII117 m
Craven CottageII119 m
Manor CottageII169 m
The LaurelsII185 m
Tamerlane CottageII209 m
Little ThatchII221 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Mary listed?
Yes. Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1368383, first listed on 11 December 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Chest Tomb Approximately 8 Metres South East of Chancel of Church of St Mary?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Vale of White Horse, 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.