Grade II* listed · Somerset

Chapel Cross

Chapel Cross is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 16 March 1982. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 40% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Chapel Cross
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1258890
Date first listed	16 March 1982
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.03500, -2.52789 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1258890

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Chapel Cross, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Chapel Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Siston Cottage	II	708 m
The Old Rectory	II	824 m
Church of St Thomas a Becket	II*	825 m
Bayly Monument in Churchyard About 15 Metres South East of South Porch, Church of St Michael	II	851 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard 4 Metres South of South Porch, Church of St Michael	II	855 m
Oknell Monument, in Churchyard in Angle of South Aisle and Chancel, Church of St Michael	II	869 m
Church of St Michael	I	869 m
Pouned Monument in Churchyard 3 Metres South of South Chancel Door, Church of St Michael	II	870 m
North Cadbury Court	I	877 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard 3 Metres East of North Porch, Church of St Michael	II	877 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapel Cross listed?

Yes. Chapel Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1258890, first listed on 16 March 1982. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Chapel 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.