Grade II listed · Somerset

Monument to John Selway, in the Churchyard About 10 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas

Monument to John Selway, in the Churchyard About 10 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 17 October 1985. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 68% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Monument to John Selway, in the Churchyard About 10 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1058797
Date first listed	17 October 1985
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.14177, -2.64130 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1058797

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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 Monument to John Selway, in the Churchyard About 10 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Cross, in the Churchyard About 9 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas	I	5 m
Church of St Nicholas	I	18 m
Church Cottage	II	69 m
Lower Southtown House	II	181 m
Pennard Farmhouse	II	453 m
Mulberry Farmhouse	II	489 m
Newton Farmhouse	II	554 m
The Red Lion	II	572 m
The Thatched House	II	591 m
Old House Yew Cottage	II	595 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument to John Selway, in the Churchyard About 10 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas listed?

Yes. Monument to John Selway, in the Churchyard About 10 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1058797, first listed on 17 October 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Monument to John Selway, in the Churchyard About 10 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas?

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.