Grade II listed · North Somerset

Unknown Monument in the Churchyard and to the West of St Michael'S Church

Unknown Monument in the Churchyard and to the West of St Michael'S Church is a Grade II listed building in North Somerset, first listed on 16 March 1984. It is one of 964 Grade II entries among 1,079 listed buildings in North Somerset; 48% of North Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Unknown Monument in the Churchyard and to the West of St Michael'S Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1320647
Date first listed	16 March 1984
Local planning authority	North Somerset
Location	51.42123, -2.71126 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1320647

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Planium checks which consents North Somerset will require for your works on Unknown Monument in the Churchyard and to the West of St Michael'S Church, 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 Unknown Monument in the Churchyard and to the West of St Michael'S Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Banksian House and Cosy Cottage	II	12 m
Church of St Michael and All Angels	II*	15 m
The Old Angel and Angel Cottage	II	27 m
Remains of Churchyard Cross, in the Churchyard and to the South of St Michael'S Church	II	31 m
Castle Farmhouse	II	45 m
The Laurels	II	49 m
Church Farmhouse	II	56 m
Rose Cottage	II	111 m
St Michael'S House and Cottage	II	135 m
Gatepiers, 20 Yards North West of Bourton House	II	178 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Unknown Monument in the Churchyard and to the West of St Michael'S Church listed?

Yes. Unknown Monument in the Churchyard and to the West of St Michael'S Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1320647, first listed on 16 March 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Unknown Monument in the Churchyard and to the West of St Michael'S Church?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North 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.