Grade II listed · Somerset

Base of Churchyard Cross, 12 Metres South of Vestry Door, Church of St Nicholas

Base of Churchyard Cross, 12 Metres South of Vestry Door, Church of St Nicholas is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 24 March 1961. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 13% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBase of Churchyard Cross, 12 Metres South of Vestry Door, Church of St Nicholas
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1056340
Date first listed24 March 1961
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location50.97649, -2.39590 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1056340

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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 Base of Churchyard Cross, 12 Metres South of Vestry Door, Church of St Nicholas

NameGradeDistance
Church of St NicholasII*25 m
Church CloseII53 m
The Pond HouseII98 m
Glebe CottageII99 m
Pond Farm HouseII135 m
Henstridge HouseII141 m
Post Office HouseII150 m
The Post OfficeII150 m
The Manor FarmhouseII152 m
Cross HouseII157 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Base of Churchyard Cross, 12 Metres South of Vestry Door, Church of St Nicholas listed?
Yes. Base of Churchyard Cross, 12 Metres South of Vestry Door, Church of St Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1056340, first listed on 24 March 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Base of Churchyard Cross, 12 Metres South of Vestry Door, 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 Somerset, 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.