Grade II listed · Somerset

Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, attached presbytery and cast-iron gatepiers

Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, attached presbytery and cast-iron gatepiers is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 29 August 2017. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 100% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, attached presbytery and cast-iron gatepiers
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1438754
Date first listed	29 August 2017
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.20311, -3.47783 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1438754

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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 Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, attached presbytery and cast-iron gatepiers

Name	Grade	Distance
16, SELBOURNE PLACE (See details for further address information)	II	83 m
The Kildare Lodge Inn	II*	133 m
29 and 31, Bampton Street	II	159 m
St Anne'S Cottage	II	161 m
38-44, Bampton Street	II	163 m
23 and 27, Bampton Street	II	165 m
15, 17 and 19, Bampton Street	II	173 m
24-36, Bampton Street	II	181 m
10-16, Friday Street	II	188 m
16-22, Bampton Street	II	188 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, attached presbytery and cast-iron gatepiers listed?

Yes. Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, attached presbytery and cast-iron gatepiers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1438754, first listed on 29 August 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, attached presbytery and cast-iron gatepiers?

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.