Grade II listed · Somerset

Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard, About 6 Metres South of Nave, Church of St Mary Magdalene

Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard, About 6 Metres South of Nave, Church of St Mary Magdalene is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 29 October 1987. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 86% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard, About 6 Metres South of Nave, Church of St Mary Magdalene
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1175490
Date first listed	29 October 1987
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.95072, -2.87970 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1175490

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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 Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard, About 6 Metres South of Nave, Church of St Mary Magdalene

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary Magdalen	I	8 m
Hext Monument in Churchyard, About 14 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St Mary Magdalene	II	8 m
Mannings	II*	72 m
Stocklinch Grove	II*	73 m
The Olde Post Office	II	189 m
Pearses Orchard	II	289 m
Home Farmhouse	II	296 m
Crockers	II	300 m
The Village Pump and Wall	II	310 m
Brakes Cottage	II	321 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard, About 6 Metres South of Nave, Church of St Mary Magdalene listed?

Yes. Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard, About 6 Metres South of Nave, Church of St Mary Magdalene is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1175490, first listed on 29 October 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Unidentified Monument in the Churchyard, About 6 Metres South of Nave, Church of St Mary Magdalene?

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.