Grade II listed · Somerset

Berry Monument in Churchyard, About One Metre South of Nave, Church of St James

Berry Monument in Churchyard, About One Metre South of Nave, Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 18 December 1987. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 89% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Berry Monument in Churchyard, About One Metre South of Nave, Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1366420
Date first listed	18 December 1987
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.89594, -2.86917 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1366420

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

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 Berry Monument in Churchyard, About One Metre South of Nave, Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St James	II	8 m
Sheephouse Farmhouse	II	31 m
Old Manor House	II	89 m
House About 20 Metres North-West of Old Manor House	II	97 m
Hill Farmhouse	II	903 m
Higher Weare Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
Milestone at Ngr St 3955 1229	II	1.3 km
Barn, About 20 Metres South East of Lundey Farmhouse	II	1.5 km
Ludney Farmhouse	II	1.5 km
Milestone at Ngr St 3838 0971 (Immediately West of Junction with Chillington Down Turning)	II	1.5 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Berry Monument in Churchyard, About One Metre South of Nave, Church of St James listed?

Yes. Berry Monument in Churchyard, About One Metre South of Nave, Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1366420, first listed on 18 December 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Berry Monument in Churchyard, About One Metre South of Nave, Church of St James?

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.