Grade I listed · Somerset

The Hanging Chapel

The Hanging Chapel is a Grade I listed building in Somerset, first listed on 17 April 1959. It is one of 307 Grade I entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 9% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Hanging Chapel
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1056615
Date first listed	17 April 1959
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.03717, -2.82389 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1056615

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on The Hanging Chapel, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 The Hanging Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
13 Metres of Wall, with Gateway, Extending Westwards from South West Corner of Hanging Chapel	II	15 m
East Gate, with Front Boundary Railings	II	18 m
The Rectory, with Front Boundary Railings	II	33 m
The Gateway	II	36 m
Gate Piers and Gates 40 Metres East of the Gateway	II	73 m
The Old School House, and the Beeches	II	80 m
Bagehot Monument	II	82 m
Burt Monument, in Churchyard 4 Metres South of South Chapel, Church of All Saints	II	90 m
Church of All Saints	I	98 m
Church Cottage	II	129 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hanging Chapel listed?

Yes. The Hanging Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1056615, first listed on 17 April 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Hanging Chapel?

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.