Grade II listed · South Oxfordshire

Chest Tomb Approximately 3 Metres East of Chancel

Chest Tomb Approximately 3 Metres East of Chancel is a Grade II listed building in South Oxfordshire, first listed on 11 December 1985. It is one of 3,050 Grade II entries among 3,293 listed buildings in South Oxfordshire; 68% of South Oxfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChest Tomb Approximately 3 Metres East of Chancel
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1369017
Date first listed11 December 1985
Local planning authoritySouth Oxfordshire
Location51.64749, -1.01134 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1369017

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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 3 Metres East of Chancel

NameGradeDistance
Church of St LeonardII*15 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 16 Metres East South East of ChancelII19 m
Chest Tomb Approximately 30 Metres West of TowerII69 m
16 and 18, Cuxham RoadII173 m
Jessamin CottageII181 m
Church CloseII198 m
BulrushesII210 m
Meadow CourtII233 m
Blenheim HouseII234 m
The ThatchII245 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb Approximately 3 Metres East of Chancel listed?
Yes. Chest Tomb Approximately 3 Metres East of Chancel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1369017, 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 3 Metres East of Chancel?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from South Oxfordshire, 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.