Grade II listed · Somerset

Two Summerhouses and the Linking Brick Wall, North West Boundary of Fordhay House (From 2 Metres to 20 Metres South of Fordhay House)

Two Summerhouses and the Linking Brick Wall, North West Boundary of Fordhay House (From 2 Metres to 20 Metres South of Fordhay House) 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
FieldValue
NameTwo Summerhouses and the Linking Brick Wall, North West Boundary of Fordhay House (From 2 Metres to 20 Metres South of Fordhay House)
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1057205
Date first listed19 April 1961
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location50.91396, -2.71957 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1057205

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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 Two Summerhouses and the Linking Brick Wall, North West Boundary of Fordhay House (From 2 Metres to 20 Metres South of Fordhay House)

NameGradeDistance
Fordhay House, with Well 3 Metres to SouthII32 m
Boundary Walls to Fordhay House, Extending About 20 Metres Northwards from House and Then 20 Metres Eastwards to Barn CottageII47 m
The Barn to Fordhay House, with Barn Cottage, 10 Metres East of HouseII59 m
Bridge Farm HouseII91 m
Dawe'S FarmhouseII154 m
Yews FarmII213 m
The Old Rectory, with Its Front Boundary Wall, 8 Metres South of HouseII221 m
ScrivenersII261 m
The PinnaclesII302 m
Jessamine CottageII306 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Summerhouses and the Linking Brick Wall, North West Boundary of Fordhay House (From 2 Metres to 20 Metres South of Fordhay House) listed?
Yes. Two Summerhouses and the Linking Brick Wall, North West Boundary of Fordhay House (From 2 Metres to 20 Metres South of Fordhay House) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1057205, 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 Two Summerhouses and the Linking Brick Wall, North West Boundary of Fordhay House (From 2 Metres to 20 Metres South of Fordhay 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.