Grade II listed · Somerset

Railings, gate and dwarf wall fronting Old Cross house onto High Street

Railings, gate and dwarf wall fronting Old Cross house onto High Street is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 16 November 1984. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 51% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameRailings, gate and dwarf wall fronting Old Cross house onto High Street
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1057373
Date first listed16 November 1984
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.17964, -3.14236 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1057373

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Railings, gate and dwarf wall fronting Old Cross house onto High Street

NameGradeDistance
Remains of Village CrossII*4 m
Old Cross HouseII10 m
Corner CottageII17 m
Stoke HouseII20 m
Cross CottagesII22 m
30, High StreetII35 m
No 5 and Boundary Wall on West Side Abutting St Andrews WellII42 m
6, St Andrews RoadII42 m
Pear TreeII43 m
Gatepiers and Entrance to Chippings, Abutting West Side of St Andrews Well, and Adjoining Wall Running North to St Andrews RoadII51 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Railings, gate and dwarf wall fronting Old Cross house onto High Street listed?
Yes. Railings, gate and dwarf wall fronting Old Cross house onto High Street is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1057373, first listed on 16 November 1984. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Railings, gate and dwarf wall fronting Old Cross house onto High Street?
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.