Grade I listed · Somerset

Church of St Peter and St Paul

Church of St Peter and St Paul 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	Church of St Peter and St Paul
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1056762
Date first listed	17 April 1959
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.05542, -2.66469 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1056762

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Church of St Peter and St Paul, 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 Church of St Peter and St Paul

Name	Grade	Distance
The Abbey	I	51 m
Court Hay	II	114 m
Austen Cottage	II	197 m
Roselyn	II	204 m
East Lyn	II	213 m
Jasmine Cottage and Attached Front Wall, Railings and Gate	II	213 m
Cedar Lodge, with Attached Stable Wing	II	225 m
East Farmhouse	II	226 m
Charlton Adam Post Office and Stores	II	254 m
Gate Piers About 275 Metres North East of Manor Farmhouse	II	342 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Peter and St Paul listed?

Yes. Church of St Peter and St Paul is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1056762, 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 Church of St Peter and St Paul?

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.