Grade II listed · Somerset

Monument Dated 1759 in Churchyard Directly Adjacent to East End of Church of St Mary the Virgin

Monument Dated 1759 in Churchyard Directly Adjacent to East End of Church of St Mary the Virgin is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 23 June 1988. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 93% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Monument Dated 1759 in Churchyard Directly Adjacent to East End of Church of St Mary the Virgin
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1263551
Date first listed	23 June 1988
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.98431, -2.92336 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1263551

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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 Monument Dated 1759 in Churchyard Directly Adjacent to East End of Church of St Mary the Virgin

Name	Grade	Distance
Monument to William Ilett in Churchyard 2 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	6 m
Monument to Mary Pittman in Churchyard About 6 Metres South West of Chancel of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	7 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard About 8 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	12 m
Church of St Mary the Virgin	I	17 m
Pair of Unidentified Monuments in Churchyard Adjacent to West of Tower of Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	34 m
Church Cottage and Abbots Cottage	II	58 m
Monks Thatch	II	68 m
Monks Cottage	II	120 m
Farm Complex, East of Bromes House	II	182 m
Bromes House	II*	203 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Monument Dated 1759 in Churchyard Directly Adjacent to East End of Church of St Mary the Virgin listed?

Yes. Monument Dated 1759 in Churchyard Directly Adjacent to East End of Church of St Mary the Virgin is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1263551, first listed on 23 June 1988. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Monument Dated 1759 in Churchyard Directly Adjacent to East End of Church of St Mary the Virgin?

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.