Grade II* listed · Somerset

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury

Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 24 March 1961. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 13% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Thomas of Canterbury
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1056528
Date first listed	24 March 1961
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.07542, -2.57700 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1056528

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Church of St Thomas of Canterbury

Name	Grade	Distance
Danyell Monument in Churchyard About 0.5 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury	II*	5 m
Clarke Monument in Churchyard About 3 Metres South East of Nave, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury	II	12 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard About 4 Metres South East of Porch, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury	II	12 m
Clarke Monument in Churchyard About 2.5 Metres South of Tower, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury	II	13 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard About 6 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury	II	14 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard About 10 Metres South of Porch, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury	II	18 m
Church Farmhouse	II	42 m
The Gazebo About 10 Metres North West of Church Farmhouse	II	43 m
Charity Farmhouse and Gateway Adjoining	II	58 m
Landsdowne Cottage	II	269 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Thomas of Canterbury listed?

Yes. Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1056528, 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 Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?

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.