Grade II listed · Somerset

Symes Monument in Churchyard, About One Metre East of South Transept, Church of St Martin

Symes Monument in Churchyard, About One Metre East of South Transept, Church of St Martin is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 18 December 1987. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 89% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Symes Monument in Churchyard, About One Metre East of South Transept, Church of St Martin
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1056880
Date first listed	18 December 1987
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.88278, -2.75173 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1056880

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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 Symes Monument in Churchyard, About One Metre East of South Transept, Church of St Martin

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Martin	I	8 m
Group of Five Monuments in Churchyard, to South-East of Chancel, Church of St Martin	II	9 m
Former Stables About 25 Metres West of the Old House	II	116 m
The Old House	II	156 m
Old Garden House	II	196 m
Cross Tree Cottage	II	225 m
Base of Former Village Cross, About 15 Metres West of Manor Arms Inn	II	242 m
47, 48 and 49 Middle Street	II	246 m
North Perrott War Memorial	II	252 m
Manor Arms Inn	II	264 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Symes Monument in Churchyard, About One Metre East of South Transept, Church of St Martin listed?

Yes. Symes Monument in Churchyard, About One Metre East of South Transept, Church of St Martin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1056880, first listed on 18 December 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Symes Monument in Churchyard, About One Metre East of South Transept, Church of St Martin?

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.