Grade II listed · Somerset

Gatepiers and Gates at Entrance to Churchyard, Church of the Holy Cross

Gatepiers and Gates at Entrance to Churchyard, Church of the Holy Cross is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 7 August 1986. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 77% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gatepiers and Gates at Entrance to Churchyard, Church of the Holy Cross
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1344595
Date first listed	7 August 1986
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.96249, -3.27134 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1344595

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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 Gatepiers and Gates at Entrance to Churchyard, Church of the Holy Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Sampford Arundel War Memorial	II	4 m
Pair of Unidentified Monuments in Churchyard, About 7 Metres East of Chancel, Church of the Holy Cross	II	34 m
Bellett Family Monument in Churchyard, About 9 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of the Holy Cross	II	40 m
Bellett Family Monument in Churchyard, About 7 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of the Holy Cross	II	43 m
Church of the Holy Cross	II	52 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, One Metre South of South Aisle, Church of the Holy Cross	II	58 m
Whites Farmhouse	II	406 m
Milestone at Ngr St 1023 1939	II	786 m
Mill and Chimney Adjoining Prowse'S Villa	II	1.1 km
Hallhays	II	1.1 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatepiers and Gates at Entrance to Churchyard, Church of the Holy Cross listed?

Yes. Gatepiers and Gates at Entrance to Churchyard, Church of the Holy Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1344595, first listed on 7 August 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gatepiers and Gates at Entrance to Churchyard, Church of the Holy 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.