Grade II listed · Somerset

Milepost at Southern Corner of Yard of White Hart Inn

Milepost at Southern Corner of Yard of White Hart Inn is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 18 March 1986. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 74% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Milepost at Southern Corner of Yard of White Hart Inn
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1056248
Date first listed	18 March 1986
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.08836, -2.51490 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1056248

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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 Milepost at Southern Corner of Yard of White Hart Inn

Name	Grade	Distance
Cary Style Cherswood Swan Jewellers	II	30 m
Castle Cary War Memorial	II	35 m
Bonds Chemist Limited	II	37 m
The Britannia House	II	39 m
Triangle House, Triangle Stores and Mead, Newsagent	II	55 m
The Old Fire Engine House	II	71 m
Woodcock House	II	74 m
Delaware House, and Gateway to East	II	84 m
Woodville House, and Front Boundary Railings	II	96 m
Manor Farm House	II	110 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Milepost at Southern Corner of Yard of White Hart Inn listed?

Yes. Milepost at Southern Corner of Yard of White Hart Inn is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1056248, first listed on 18 March 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Milepost at Southern Corner of Yard of White Hart Inn?

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.