Grade II listed · Somerset

Monument to William Hayward in Churchyard, Adjacent to South of Church of St James the Less

Monument to William Hayward in Churchyard, Adjacent to South of Church of St James the Less is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 25 June 1986. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 75% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Monument to William Hayward in Churchyard, Adjacent to South of Church of St James the Less
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1177053
Date first listed	25 June 1986
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.29847, -2.40936 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1177053

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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 Monument to William Hayward in Churchyard, Adjacent to South of Church of St James the Less

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St James The Less	II*	7 m
Barn at Ngr St 7160 5550	II	76 m
Rectory Farmhouse	II	121 m
Foxcote Hill	II	237 m
Milestone on A366 at St72855407	II	2.0 km
Milepost on A366 at Ngr St 7154 5341	II	2.1 km
Faulkland Inn	II	2.4 km
New Farmhouse	II	2.5 km
Green Farmhouse	II	2.5 km
Green Farm House and Forecourt Wall with Railings	II	2.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument to William Hayward in Churchyard, Adjacent to South of Church of St James the Less listed?

Yes. Monument to William Hayward in Churchyard, Adjacent to South of Church of St James the Less is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1177053, first listed on 25 June 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Monument to William Hayward in Churchyard, Adjacent to South of Church of St James the Less?

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.