Grade II listed · Somerset

Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Forecourt Walls, Gate Piers and Gates

Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Forecourt Walls, Gate Piers and Gates 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
Field	Value
Name	Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Forecourt Walls, Gate Piers and Gates
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1058218
Date first listed	16 November 1984
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.26669, -2.24714 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1058218

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 Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Forecourt Walls, Gate Piers and Gates

Name	Grade	Distance
Floral Cottage and Inglenook Cottage	II	29 m
Lower Rudgehill Farmhouse and Attached Barn	II	130 m
The Full Moon	II	184 m
Chapel Cottage and Forecourt Wall	II	200 m
Baptist Chapel, Attached Schoolroom, Forecourt Wall with Railings, Gate Piers and Gates	II	209 m
Rudge Hill House	II	293 m
Old Manor	II	310 m
Trees Farmhouse	II	1.0 km
Redbridge Cottage	II	1.1 km
Barn, 30 Metres East of Standerwick Court	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Forecourt Walls, Gate Piers and Gates listed?

Yes. Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Forecourt Walls, Gate Piers and Gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1058218, 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 Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Forecourt Walls, Gate Piers and Gates?

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.