Grade II listed · Somerset

Socket of Churchyard Cross, in Churchyard 10 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin

Socket of Churchyard Cross, in Churchyard 10 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 29 March 1963. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 21% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Socket of Churchyard Cross, in Churchyard 10 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1059040
Date first listed	29 March 1963
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.15012, -3.14977 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1059040

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Socket of Churchyard Cross, in Churchyard 10 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary the Virgin	II*	22 m
Forecourt Walls and Garden Room to Stowey Court	II	74 m
Stowey Court	II	80 m
Gazebo and Attached Walling Bounding Grounds of Stowey Court	II*	133 m
Stowey Cottages Stowey House	II	345 m
Scotts	II	368 m
Toll House and Gate Piers to Left	II	394 m
Brook House	II	401 m
The Old House	II	413 m
9, St Mary'S Street	II	425 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Socket of Churchyard Cross, in Churchyard 10 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?

Yes. Socket of Churchyard Cross, in Churchyard 10 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1059040, first listed on 29 March 1963. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Socket of Churchyard Cross, in Churchyard 10 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Mary the Virgin?

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.