Grade I listed · Somerset

Churchyard Cross, in the Churchyard About 9 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas

Churchyard Cross, in the Churchyard About 9 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas is a Grade I listed building in Somerset, first listed on 17 October 1985. It is one of 307 Grade I entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 68% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurchyard Cross, in the Churchyard About 9 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1175863
Date first listed17 October 1985
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.14176, -2.64137 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1175863

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Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Churchyard Cross, in the Churchyard About 9 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Churchyard Cross, in the Churchyard About 9 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas

NameGradeDistance
Monument to John Selway, in the Churchyard About 10 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St NicholasII5 m
Church of St NicholasI15 m
Church CottageII64 m
Lower Southtown HouseII182 m
Pennard FarmhouseII450 m
Mulberry FarmhouseII488 m
Newton FarmhouseII552 m
The Red LionII569 m
The Thatched HouseII588 m
Old House Yew CottageII590 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchyard Cross, in the Churchyard About 9 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas listed?
Yes. Churchyard Cross, in the Churchyard About 9 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1175863, first listed on 17 October 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Churchyard Cross, in the Churchyard About 9 Metres South of South Aisle, Church of St Nicholas?
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.