Grade II* listed · Somerset

Churchyard Cross

Churchyard Cross is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 2 June 1961. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 20% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Churchyard Cross
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1345215
Date first listed	2 June 1961
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.13505, -2.57757 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1345215

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Churchyard Cross, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Churchyard Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of All Saints	I	22 m
Two Monuments to Hill Family in Churchyard, 8 Metres North of North Aisle of Church of All Saints	II	24 m
Group of 4 Monuments in Churchyard, 3 Metres South of South Aisle of Church of All Saints	II	26 m
Two Monuments in Churchyard, 8 Metres North of North Side of Chancel of Church of All Saints	II	31 m
Monument to Richard Hippisley in Churchyard, 6 Metres South of Chancel of Church of All Saints	II	38 m
The Old Rectory	II	66 m
Batch Farmhouse	II	131 m
Pennard House	II	133 m
Cottage in Grounds to North of Yew Tree House	II	166 m
Yew Tree House	II	180 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchyard Cross listed?

Yes. Churchyard Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1345215, first listed on 2 June 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Churchyard 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.