Grade II listed · Somerset

Rendell Altar Tomb, in Churchyard 10 Metres South West of South West Corner of Tower, Church of Saint Martin of Tours

Rendell Altar Tomb, in Churchyard 10 Metres South West of South West Corner of Tower, Church of Saint Martin of Tours is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 30 August 1984. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 48% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rendell Altar Tomb, in Churchyard 10 Metres South West of South West Corner of Tower, Church of Saint Martin of Tours
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1057145
Date first listed	30 August 1984
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.91947, -2.68951 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1057145

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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 Rendell Altar Tomb, in Churchyard 10 Metres South West of South West Corner of Tower, Church of Saint Martin of Tours

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of Saint Martin of Tours	II*	23 m
Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 2 Metres South of South Aisle Church of Saint Martin of Tours	II	23 m
Drinking Fountain in South East Corner of Churchyard, Church of Saint Martin of Tours	II	48 m
The East and West Gateways and South Boundary Wall to the Rectory	II	82 m
The Rectory	II	86 m
Stable Block, 10 Metres North West of Rectory	II	88 m
57, High Street	II	92 m
South Boundary Wall to Four Acres Hotel and Flanking Walls to Footpath	II	126 m
No 33, with Front Boundary Wall	II	130 m
The Old Schoolroom, Boundary Walling and Railings	II	138 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Rendell Altar Tomb, in Churchyard 10 Metres South West of South West Corner of Tower, Church of Saint Martin of Tours listed?

Yes. Rendell Altar Tomb, in Churchyard 10 Metres South West of South West Corner of Tower, Church of Saint Martin of Tours is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1057145, first listed on 30 August 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rendell Altar Tomb, in Churchyard 10 Metres South West of South West Corner of Tower, Church of Saint Martin of Tours?

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.