Grade II listed · Somerset

The Headmaster'S Tower, About 45 Metres North West of Old House, King'S School, and Adjacent Walling to South and East

The Headmaster'S Tower, About 45 Metres North West of Old House, King'S School, and Adjacent Walling to South and East is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 29 August 1984. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 47% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Headmaster'S Tower, About 45 Metres North West of Old House, King'S School, and Adjacent Walling to South and East
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1056392
Date first listed	29 August 1984
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.11127, -2.45459 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1056392

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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 The Headmaster'S Tower, About 45 Metres North West of Old House, King'S School, and Adjacent Walling to South and East

Name	Grade	Distance
The Priory	II*	66 m
The Sanatorium, Kings School	II	67 m
No 32 (Priory House), and Wing Wall to West	II	70 m
Bruton Post Office	II	70 m
Old House, King'S School	II	71 m
Kingsview	II	74 m
Gateway on North West Corner of Old House, King'S School	II	75 m
30, High Street	II	77 m
Former Congregational Chapel	II	83 m
31, High Street	II	84 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Headmaster'S Tower, About 45 Metres North West of Old House, King'S School, and Adjacent Walling to South and East listed?

Yes. The Headmaster'S Tower, About 45 Metres North West of Old House, King'S School, and Adjacent Walling to South and East is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1056392, first listed on 29 August 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Headmaster'S Tower, About 45 Metres North West of Old House, King'S School, and Adjacent Walling to South and East?

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.