Grade II listed · Somerset

Tomb of Bishop Ken Outside East End of Church of St John

Tomb of Bishop Ken Outside East End of Church of St John is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 16 February 1983. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 40% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Tomb of Bishop Ken Outside East End of Church of St John
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1057889
Date first listed	16 February 1983
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.22984, -2.32028 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1057889

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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 Tomb of Bishop Ken Outside East End of Church of St John

Name	Grade	Distance
Gate Pier at South-East Corner of Churchyard	II	24 m
Parish Church of St John the Baptist	II*	28 m
Lamp Post in Front of No 33	II	29 m
7, Church Street	II	30 m
3 and 4, Church Street	II	36 m
33, Vicarage Street	II	39 m
Via Crucis and Fountain	II	44 m
2, Church Street	II	45 m
Churchyard Cross and Balustraded Steps and Terrace	II	46 m
Ruins, and Two Vaulted Chambers to Blind House	II	48 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Tomb of Bishop Ken Outside East End of Church of St John listed?

Yes. Tomb of Bishop Ken Outside East End of Church of St John is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1057889, first listed on 16 February 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Tomb of Bishop Ken Outside East End of Church of St John?

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.