Grade II listed · Somerset

Lamp-Post Close to South-West Angle of Parish Church of St John the Baptist

Lamp-Post Close to South-West Angle of Parish Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 16 February 1983. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 40% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameLamp-Post Close to South-West Angle of Parish Church of St John the Baptist
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1167721
Date first listed16 February 1983
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.22988, -2.32107 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1167721

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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 Lamp-Post Close to South-West Angle of Parish Church of St John the Baptist

NameGradeDistance
War Memorial in the church forecourtII11 m
Argyle Chambers and Boundary Wall to EastII24 m
Churchyard Cross and Balustraded Steps and TerraceII27 m
Argyll HouseII*27 m
Parish Church of St John the BaptistII*29 m
Screen and Gates at Entrance to Forecourt of Church of St John the BaptistII30 m
Lamp Post on Steps to North of Church of St John the BaptistII32 m
Via Crucis and FountainII37 m
Oriel LodgeII38 m
The Old Church HouseII43 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Lamp-Post Close to South-West Angle of Parish Church of St John the Baptist listed?
Yes. Lamp-Post Close to South-West Angle of Parish Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1167721, first listed on 16 February 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Lamp-Post Close to South-West Angle of Parish Church of St John the Baptist?
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.