Grade II listed · North Somerset

Dowling Monument, in the Churchyard and Circa 12 Metres North of Tower of Church of St Michael

Dowling Monument, in the Churchyard and Circa 12 Metres North of Tower of Church of St Michael is a Grade II listed building in North Somerset, first listed on 11 October 1985. It is one of 964 Grade II entries among 1,079 listed buildings in North Somerset; 66% of North Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Dowling Monument, in the Churchyard and Circa 12 Metres North of Tower of Church of St Michael
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1129079
Date first listed	11 October 1985
Local planning authority	North Somerset
Location	51.39922, -2.63747 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1129079

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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 Dowling Monument, in the Churchyard and Circa 12 Metres North of Tower of Church of St Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
Holbrook Monument, in the Churchyard and Circa 2 Metres North East of North Aisle of Church of St Michael	II	19 m
Church of St Michael	I	22 m
Yew Tree Farmhouse	II	82 m
Old Vicarage	II	149 m
Grove Farmhouse	II	527 m
Lower Grove Farmhouse	II	572 m
Outbuildings Immediately South of the Grove	II	706 m
The Grove	II	735 m
Hill House Farmhouse	II	783 m
Pair of Gatepiers, Circa 15 Metres North of Castle Farmhouse	II	969 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Dowling Monument, in the Churchyard and Circa 12 Metres North of Tower of Church of St Michael listed?

Yes. Dowling Monument, in the Churchyard and Circa 12 Metres North of Tower of Church of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1129079, first listed on 11 October 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Dowling Monument, in the Churchyard and Circa 12 Metres North of Tower of Church of St Michael?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North 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.