Orchardlea House, Forecourt Walls and Gates
Orchardlea House, Forecourt Walls and Gates is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 16 November 1984. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 51% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Orchardlea House, Forecourt Walls and Gates |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1058140 |
| Date first listed | 16 November 1984 |
| Local planning authority | Somerset |
| Location | 51.26029, -2.32076 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1058140 |
Planning works on this listed building?
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What the grade means for works
Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.
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 Orchardlea House, Forecourt Walls and Gates
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Retaining Walls, Piers, Balustrading, Urns and Figures to Garden of Orchardlea House | II | 49 m |
| Garden House and Attached House to Rear | II | 282 m |
| Stables and Coachhouse to Orchardlea House | II | 294 m |
| Boathouse | II* | 506 m |
| Temple Lodge | II | 527 m |
| Bridge and Sluice at Ngr St 7818 5100 | II | 546 m |
| Church Lodge | II | 581 m |
| Yew Tree Cottage | II | 889 m |
| Church of All Saints | I | 891 m |
| Church Cottages | II | 900 m |