Grade II listed · Somerset

Monument to Jonathan Polwhiele in the Churchyard About 2 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St James

Monument to Jonathan Polwhiele in the Churchyard About 2 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 25 February 1988. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 91% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Monument to Jonathan Polwhiele in the Churchyard About 2 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1059162
Date first listed	25 February 1988
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.13828, -2.48071 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1059162

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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 Jonathan Polwhiele in the Churchyard About 2 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St James	II*	14 m
Range of Farmbuildings	II	56 m
Manor Farmhouse and Attached Outbuilding at Rear	II	90 m
Random Thatch	II	259 m
Outbuilding to Rear of Spargrove Manor	II	564 m
Spargrove Manor	II	590 m
Stable on Driveway Entrance to Spargrove Manor	II	609 m
Barn on Driveway Entrance to Spargrove Manor	II	697 m
Mill House and Attached Mill	II	758 m
Lamyatt Lodge	II	1.3 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument to Jonathan Polwhiele in the Churchyard About 2 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St James listed?

Yes. Monument to Jonathan Polwhiele in the Churchyard About 2 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1059162, first listed on 25 February 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Monument to Jonathan Polwhiele in the Churchyard About 2 Metres South of Chancel of 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.