Grade II listed · Somerset

Two Stone Coffins in Churchyard About 5 Metres South of Chancel Against Boundary Wall, Church of St Mary

Two Stone Coffins in Churchyard About 5 Metres South of Chancel Against Boundary Wall, Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 6 March 1986. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 73% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Two Stone Coffins in Churchyard About 5 Metres South of Chancel Against Boundary Wall, Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1056520
Date first listed	6 March 1986
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.03359, -2.50887 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1056520

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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 Two Stone Coffins in Churchyard About 5 Metres South of Chancel Against Boundary Wall, Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary	II*	12 m
The Lych Gate and South Boundary Wall, Churchyard of Saint Mary	II	14 m
The Manor House	II	42 m
The Old Rectory	II	98 m
Stable Wing Attached to East Gable of the Old Rectory	II	113 m
Compton Cottage	II	189 m
The Crescent	II	247 m
The Stable Block about 30 Metres North West of Compton Castle	II	515 m
Compton Castle	II*	564 m
The Summerhouse about 10 metres South West of Compton Castle	II	569 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Stone Coffins in Churchyard About 5 Metres South of Chancel Against Boundary Wall, Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Two Stone Coffins in Churchyard About 5 Metres South of Chancel Against Boundary Wall, Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1056520, first listed on 6 March 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Two Stone Coffins in Churchyard About 5 Metres South of Chancel Against Boundary Wall, 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 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.