Grade II listed · Somerset

Unknown Monument in the Churchyard 8 Metres North of Nave of Church of St Dunstan

Unknown Monument in the Churchyard 8 Metres North of Nave of Church of St Dunstan 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	Unknown Monument in the Churchyard 8 Metres North of Nave of Church of St Dunstan
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1058881
Date first listed	17 October 1985
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.11067, -2.65618 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1058881

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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 Unknown Monument in the Churchyard 8 Metres North of Nave of Church of St Dunstan

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Dunstan	I	16 m
Church House Church View	II	34 m
Churchyard Boundary Wall to Churchyard, Church of St Dunstan on North and West Sides	II	40 m
Baltonsborough War Memorial	II	112 m
Memorial Shell Casing, Baltonsborough	II	112 m
Greyhound Inn	II	147 m
Martin Street Farmhouse	II	224 m
Owlet Ash	II	327 m
Woodgate Cottages	II	475 m
Newtown Farmhouse	II	526 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Unknown Monument in the Churchyard 8 Metres North of Nave of Church of St Dunstan listed?

Yes. Unknown Monument in the Churchyard 8 Metres North of Nave of Church of St Dunstan is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1058881, 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 Unknown Monument in the Churchyard 8 Metres North of Nave of Church of St Dunstan?

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.