Grade I listed · Somerset

Church of St Leonard

Church of St Leonard is a Grade I listed building in Somerset, first listed on 11 March 1968. It is one of 307 Grade I entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 22% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St Leonard
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1058276
Date first listed	11 March 1968
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.20347, -2.35136 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1058276

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Church of St Leonard, 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 Leonard

Name	Grade	Distance
Ashby Chest Tomb, 10 Metres South of South Door of Church of St Leonard	II	17 m
Church Lodge	II	89 m
Marston House	II*	312 m
Grotto to North Northwest of Marston House	II	376 m
Weigh Bridge Lodge and Attached Wall	II	455 m
The Rectory	II	488 m
Park Cottage	II	491 m
Little Sharpshaw Farmhouse	II	693 m
Marston Lodge and Adjacent Wall and Gate Pier	II	887 m
Former Gatehouse to Farmyard at Ngr St 751 459	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St Leonard listed?

Yes. Church of St Leonard is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1058276, first listed on 11 March 1968. 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 Leonard?

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.