Grade I listed · Somerset

Church of the Holy Cross

Church of the Holy Cross is a Grade I listed building in Somerset, first listed on 25 February 1955. It is one of 307 Grade I entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 5% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of the Holy Cross
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1177251
Date first listed	25 February 1955
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.01007, -3.02291 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1177251

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Church of the Holy Cross, 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 Church of the Holy Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Harred Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard About 2 Metres South of Porch Church of the Holy Cross	II	9 m
Henry Branson Chest Tomb in Churchyard About 5 Metres South East of Chancel Church of the Holy Cross	II	17 m
Thornfalcon House	II	51 m
Village Cross at Ngr St 2818 2381	II	175 m
Range of Farmbuildings About 30 Metres East of Manor Farmhouse	II	212 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	242 m
Former Canal Bridge North East of Lower Farmhouse	II	327 m
Court House East and Court House West	II	339 m
Lower Farmhouse	II	359 m
Harmans Cottage	II	570 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of the Holy Cross listed?

Yes. Church of the Holy Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1177251, first listed on 25 February 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of the Holy Cross?

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.