Grade II* listed · Somerset

The Garden Sculpture, 20 Metres North of Porch to Shanks House

The Garden Sculpture, 20 Metres North of Porch to Shanks House is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 25 January 1985. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 59% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Garden Sculpture, 20 Metres North of Porch to Shanks House
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1056388
Date first listed25 January 1985
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.03890, -2.35308 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1056388

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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 The Garden Sculpture, 20 Metres North of Porch to Shanks House

NameGradeDistance
Shanks HouseI21 m
The Stable Block, 20 Metres West of Shanks HouseII39 m
The Granary, 8 Metres South West of Shanks HouseII51 m
Cucklington HouseII652 m
Former Village School and School HouseII694 m
Homers Farm HouseII720 m
Bab WellII780 m
Church Farm CottageII993 m
Portion of Railing to High Pavement Along West Boundary and 10 Metres West of Church Farm HouseII997 m
Church FarmhouseII999 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garden Sculpture, 20 Metres North of Porch to Shanks House listed?
Yes. The Garden Sculpture, 20 Metres North of Porch to Shanks House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1056388, first listed on 25 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Garden Sculpture, 20 Metres North of Porch to Shanks House?
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.