Grade II listed · North Somerset

War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist

War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in North Somerset, first listed on 17 July 2025. It is one of 964 Grade II entries among 1,079 listed buildings in North Somerset; 100% of North Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1492402
Date first listed	17 July 2025
Local planning authority	North Somerset
Location	51.35229, -2.98112 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1492402

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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 War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Cross at the Church of St John	II	20 m
Parish Church of Saint John the Baptist	II	25 m
Oriel Terrace and garden walls and gate piers	II	30 m
Glebe House	II	54 m
2-10, South Terrace	II	76 m
Former School of Science and Art	II	84 m
1-10 Royal Crescent	II	88 m
The Bandstand	II	128 m
76, Upper Church Road	II	140 m
74, Upper Church Road	II	149 m

Frequently asked questions

Is War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1492402, first listed on 17 July 2025. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to War Memorial at the Church of St John the Baptist?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from North 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.