Grade II listed · Somerset

Gateway and Wall Surrounding Churchyard of Former Church of St Michael

Gateway and Wall Surrounding Churchyard of Former Church of St Michael is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 30 January 1981. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 39% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gateway and Wall Surrounding Churchyard of Former Church of St Michael
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1174768
Date first listed	30 January 1981
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.16088, -2.31640 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1174768

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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 Gateway and Wall Surrounding Churchyard of Former Church of St Michael

Name	Grade	Distance
Former Church of St Michael	II*	21 m
Barn 2 Metres to Rear of St Algars Farmhouse	II	1.9 km
St Algars Farmhouse	II*	1.9 km
Milestone at Ngr St 7886 4196	II	1.9 km
Bridge Over Stream at Ngr St 7815 4296	II	2.7 km
Brambles Farmhouse and Attached Barn	II	2.8 km
Milestone at Ngr St 7799 4317	II	3.0 km
The Vicarage	II	3.6 km
Seymour Arms Public House	II	3.6 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside Seymour Arms Public House	II	3.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Gateway and Wall Surrounding Churchyard of Former Church of St Michael listed?

Yes. Gateway and Wall Surrounding Churchyard of Former Church of St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1174768, first listed on 30 January 1981. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gateway and Wall Surrounding Churchyard of Former 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 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.