Grade I listed · Somerset

St Michaels Church Tower

St Michaels Church Tower is a Grade I listed building in Somerset, first listed on 21 June 1950. It is one of 307 Grade I entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 1% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSt Michaels Church Tower
GradeGrade I — exceptional interest
List entry number1345475
Date first listed21 June 1950
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.14470, -2.69874 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1345475

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What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 St Michaels Church Tower

NameGradeDistance
MelroseII375 m
Higher Edgarley FarmhouseII391 m
Tor CourtII444 m
Edgarley LodgeII491 m
Little St Michael Vine CottageII562 m
Outbuilding Adjoining No 30 to EastII613 m
30, Chilkwell StreetII626 m
28, Chilkwell StreetII640 m
Barn at 5073 3906II659 m
24, Chilkwell StreetII692 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Michaels Church Tower listed?
Yes. St Michaels Church Tower is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1345475, first listed on 21 June 1950. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to St Michaels Church Tower?
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.