Grade II listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Church of St John the Baptist

Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 21 September 1960. It is one of 3,390 Grade II entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 23% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1312793
Date first listed	21 September 1960
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.29939, -2.52476 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1312793

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bath and North East Somerset will require for your works on Church of St John the Baptist, 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 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 Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Cross, 3 Metres South of Nave, Church of St John the Baptist	II	13 m
Former Stable Range at the Little Manor	II	256 m
The Manor and the Little Manor	II	282 m
Rose Cottage	II	292 m
Farrington House	II	366 m
The Old Parsonage	II*	580 m
Roland'S Farm	II	615 m
Farrington Inn	II	640 m
Pitway Farmhouse	II	714 m
Meadow Lea and Garden Railings	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1312793, first listed on 21 September 1960. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St John the Baptist?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bath and North East 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.