Grade I listed · Somerset

Church of St James

Church of St James is a Grade I listed building in Somerset, first listed on 2 June 1961. It is one of 307 Grade I entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 20% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1058471
Date first listed	2 June 1961
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.23379, -2.52114 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1058471

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 James

Name	Grade	Distance
Nicholas Billingsley Tomb and Railed Enclosure in Churchyard, 14 Metres North of North-West Corner of North Aisle, Church of St James	II	18 m
Church Cottage	II	22 m
Entrance Gates, Gate Piers and Flanking Walls to Churchyard, Church of St James	II	32 m
Ashwick Court	II	91 m
Stable Adjacent to Ashwick Court	II	96 m
Nelson Cottage and Attached Cottage	II	350 m
The Old Laundry	II	469 m
Stroudes Farm House	II	506 m
Neighbourne Farm House	II	543 m
Pound Cottages	II	612 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James listed?

Yes. Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1058471, first listed on 2 June 1961. 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 James?

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.