Grade II* listed · Somerset

Church of Saint Michael

Church of Saint Michael is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 19 April 1961. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 15% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameChurch of Saint Michael
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1345781
Date first listed19 April 1961
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location50.90732, -2.65727 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1345781

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Church of Saint Michael

NameGradeDistance
Trask Chest Tomb, in the Churchyard 0.5 Metres North of Tower, Church of Saint MichaelII13 m
Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 8 Metres North East of North Porch, Church of Saint MichaelII14 m
Goodman Chest Tomb, in the Churchyard 1.5 Metres North of the North Porch, Church of Saint MichaelII14 m
Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 0.75 Metre East of Chancel, Church of Saint MichaelII15 m
Cox Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 0.7 Metre East of Chancel, Church of Saint MichaelII15 m
Cox Chest Tomb, in the Churchyard 9 Metres North East of North Porch, Church of Saint MichaelII16 m
Cook Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 2.5 Metres East of Tower, Church of Saint MichaelII16 m
Unknown Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 3 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of Saint MichaelII17 m
Trask Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 5 Metres North East of Tower, Church of Saint MichaelII20 m
Barrett Chest Tomb, in Churchyard 8 Metres South of Chancel, Church of Saint MichaelII21 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of Saint Michael listed?
Yes. Church of Saint Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1345781, first listed on 19 April 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Church of Saint Michael?
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.