Grade II* listed · Somerset

Christ Church Unitarian Chapel

Christ Church Unitarian Chapel is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 24 March 1950. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 1% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Christ Church Unitarian Chapel
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1197371
Date first listed	24 March 1950
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.12732, -3.00225 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1197371

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Christ Church Unitarian Chapel

Name	Grade	Distance
2 and 2a, Blake Street	II	8 m
14, St Mary Street	II	26 m
9, Dampiet Street	II	34 m
No 3 and Attached Wall to the Rear	II	36 m
6, St Mary Street	II	39 m
4, St Mary Street	II	45 m
6, Blake Street	II	49 m
2 and 2a, St Mary Street	II	53 m
The Admiral Blake Museum	II*	55 m
7, Dampiet Street	II	58 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Christ Church Unitarian Chapel listed?

Yes. Christ Church Unitarian Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1197371, first listed on 24 March 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Christ Church Unitarian Chapel?

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.