Grade II listed · West Northamptonshire

Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre South of Church of St Mary the Virgin

Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre South of Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II listed building in West Northamptonshire, first listed on 15 March 1988. It is one of 3,521 Grade II entries among 3,836 listed buildings in West Northamptonshire; 85% of West Northamptonshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre South of Church of St Mary the Virgin
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1371586
Date first listed15 March 1988
Local planning authorityWest Northamptonshire
Location52.15983, -0.89411 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1371586

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Planium checks which consents West Northamptonshire will require for your works on Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre South of Church of St Mary the Virgin, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 1 Metre South of Church of St Mary the Virgin

NameGradeDistance
Church of St Mary the VirginII*11 m
Bramber CottageII42 m
Browns LodgeII46 m
The RetreatII133 m
28, High StreetII138 m
Wendy'S CottageII150 m
The Old ForgeII156 m
Candida CottageII207 m
Roade Baptist Church and attached schoolroomII209 m
4, Northampton RoadII268 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre South of Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?
Yes. Chest Tomb Approximately 1 Metre South of Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1371586, first listed on 15 March 1988. 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 1 Metre South of Church of St Mary the Virgin?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Northamptonshire, 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.