Grade II listed · Somerset

Burton Barton, 5 Higher Burton

Burton Barton, 5 Higher Burton is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 19 April 1961. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 15% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Burton Barton, 5 Higher Burton
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1057193
Date first listed	19 April 1961
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.91816, -2.66383 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1057193

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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 Burton Barton, 5 Higher Burton

Name	Grade	Distance
Burton Barton, 4 Higher Burton	II	4 m
Burton Barton, 3 Higher Burton	II	8 m
Finch Cottage, Burton Barton	II	14 m
Burton Cottage Farmhouse	II	27 m
Burton Farmhouse	II	74 m
4, Buntham	II	192 m
2 and 3, Buntham	II	202 m
1, Buntham	II	210 m
Burton Farmhouse	II	244 m
The End House	II	253 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Burton Barton, 5 Higher Burton listed?

Yes. Burton Barton, 5 Higher Burton is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1057193, first listed on 19 April 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Burton Barton, 5 Higher Burton?

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.