Grade II* listed · Somerset

Church of St James with Its South Boundary Wall

Church of St James with Its South Boundary Wall is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 19 March 1951. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 2% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James with Its South Boundary Wall
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1346135
Date first listed	19 March 1951
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.94366, -2.66359 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1346135

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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 St James with Its South Boundary Wall

Name	Grade	Distance
Church Cross in Churchyard of St James' Church	II*	16 m
269, Preston Road	II	62 m
Higher Preston Farm House	II	116 m
Knapp House with Its North and East Boundary Walls and Entrance Gate with Piers	II	161 m
South Portion of Boundary Wall to Abbey Farm, 50 Metres South of Farmhouse	II	167 m
Abbey Barn	I	167 m
Abbey Farm House	I	184 m
221, Preston Road	II	205 m
Preston Plucknett War Memorial	II	238 m
The Cottage	II	466 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James with Its South Boundary Wall listed?

Yes. Church of St James with Its South Boundary Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1346135, first listed on 19 March 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St James with Its South Boundary Wall?

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.