Grade II listed · Somerset

Gillingham Monument, Approximately 30 Metres West of Cemetery Mortuary Chapels

Gillingham Monument, Approximately 30 Metres West of Cemetery Mortuary Chapels is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 13 December 1993. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 96% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGillingham Monument, Approximately 30 Metres West of Cemetery Mortuary Chapels
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1206125
Date first listed13 December 1993
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location50.87586, -2.96856 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1206125

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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 Gillingham Monument, Approximately 30 Metres West of Cemetery Mortuary Chapels

NameGradeDistance
Stringfellow Monument, Approximately 65 Metres West of Cemetery Mortuary ChapelsII34 m
Cemetery Mortuary ChapelsII36 m
Walls and Gate Piers to East of the HolliesII171 m
1, Ivy HouseII178 m
Four Walls CottageII190 m
2, Ivy HouseII191 m
The HolliesII197 m
Newhouse Farmhouse with Outbuilding Attached to RearII240 m
Prospect House and attached walls and railingsII274 m
Springfield House and TressaithII300 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gillingham Monument, Approximately 30 Metres West of Cemetery Mortuary Chapels listed?
Yes. Gillingham Monument, Approximately 30 Metres West of Cemetery Mortuary Chapels is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1206125, first listed on 13 December 1993. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gillingham Monument, Approximately 30 Metres West of Cemetery Mortuary Chapels?
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.