Grade II listed · Somerset

Clarke Monument in Churchyard About 3 Metres South East of Nave, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury

Clarke Monument in Churchyard About 3 Metres South East of Nave, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 6 March 1986. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 73% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameClarke Monument in Churchyard About 3 Metres South East of Nave, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1248803
Date first listed6 March 1986
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.07532, -2.57705 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1248803

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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 Clarke Monument in Churchyard About 3 Metres South East of Nave, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury

NameGradeDistance
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard About 4 Metres South East of Porch, Church of St Thomas of CanterburyII4 m
Clarke Monument in Churchyard About 2.5 Metres South of Tower, Church of St Thomas of CanterburyII4 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard About 10 Metres South of Porch, Church of St Thomas of CanterburyII6 m
Danyell Monument in Churchyard About 0.5 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St Thomas of CanterburyII*8 m
Church of St Thomas of CanterburyII*12 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard About 6 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of St Thomas of CanterburyII14 m
Charity Farmhouse and Gateway AdjoiningII47 m
Church FarmhouseII53 m
The Gazebo About 10 Metres North West of Church FarmhouseII54 m
Landsdowne CottageII281 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Clarke Monument in Churchyard About 3 Metres South East of Nave, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury listed?
Yes. Clarke Monument in Churchyard About 3 Metres South East of Nave, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1248803, first listed on 6 March 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Clarke Monument in Churchyard About 3 Metres South East of Nave, Church of St Thomas of Canterbury?
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.