Grade I listed · Somerset

Church in the Field

Church in the Field is a Grade I listed building in Somerset, first listed on 17 April 1959. It is one of 307 Grade I entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 9% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church in the Field
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1346080
Date first listed	17 April 1959
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.05841, -2.81128 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1346080

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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 Church in the Field

Name	Grade	Distance
Granary 40 Metres North North East of Church	II	45 m
Farmyard Buildings 35 Metres North of Church	II	57 m
Manor Farmhouse	II*	106 m
Outbuilding Immediately South West of Manor Farmhouse	II	129 m
Boundary Enclosure Commencing 70 Metres East of Church Without Dedication	II	189 m
Dairy House Farmhouse	II	265 m
New Manor Farm House, and Front Boundary Wall	II	417 m
Dobbins, with Front Boundary Wall and Railings	II	447 m
The Cottage	II	472 m
Classeys	II	488 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church in the Field listed?

Yes. Church in the Field is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1346080, first listed on 17 April 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church in the Field?

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.