Grade II listed · Somerset

Nicholas Billingsley Tomb and Railed Enclosure in Churchyard, 14 Metres North of North-West Corner of North Aisle, Church of St James

Nicholas Billingsley Tomb and Railed Enclosure in Churchyard, 14 Metres North of North-West Corner of North Aisle, Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 21 September 1984. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 50% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Nicholas Billingsley Tomb and Railed Enclosure in Churchyard, 14 Metres North of North-West Corner of North Aisle, Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1345208
Date first listed	21 September 1984
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.23394, -2.52122 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1345208

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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 Nicholas Billingsley Tomb and Railed Enclosure in Churchyard, 14 Metres North of North-West Corner of North Aisle, Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St James	I	18 m
Church Cottage	II	38 m
Entrance Gates, Gate Piers and Flanking Walls to Churchyard, Church of St James	II	48 m
Ashwick Court	II	73 m
Stable Adjacent to Ashwick Court	II	78 m
Nelson Cottage and Attached Cottage	II	366 m
The Old Laundry	II	485 m
Stroudes Farm House	II	493 m
Neighbourne Farm House	II	543 m
Pound Cottages	II	623 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Nicholas Billingsley Tomb and Railed Enclosure in Churchyard, 14 Metres North of North-West Corner of North Aisle, Church of St James listed?

Yes. Nicholas Billingsley Tomb and Railed Enclosure in Churchyard, 14 Metres North of North-West Corner of North Aisle, Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1345208, first listed on 21 September 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Nicholas Billingsley Tomb and Railed Enclosure in Churchyard, 14 Metres North of North-West Corner of North Aisle, Church of St James?

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.