Grade II listed · Somerset

Third Shop, 23 Metres West of Virginia House

Third Shop, 23 Metres West of Virginia House is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 7 February 1986. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 71% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Third Shop, 23 Metres West of Virginia House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1056609
Date first listed	7 February 1986
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.03755, -2.82920 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1056609

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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 Third Shop, 23 Metres West of Virginia House

Name	Grade	Distance
Second Shop 18 Metres West of Virginia House	II	6 m
Hanover House	II	6 m
Shop 12 Metres West of Virginia House	II	13 m
The Town Hall	II	16 m
House 10 Metres West of Langport Arms Hotel	II	23 m
National Westminster Bank	II	25 m
Langport Royal British Legion Club	II	27 m
Virginia House	II	33 m
Register Office	II	33 m
Little Bow, and House and Shop Attached to West	II	42 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Third Shop, 23 Metres West of Virginia House listed?

Yes. Third Shop, 23 Metres West of Virginia House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1056609, first listed on 7 February 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Third Shop, 23 Metres West of Virginia 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.