Grade II listed · Somerset

Pair of Arched Gateways to Former Rectory Adjoining No 25 and Connecting Wall

Pair of Arched Gateways to Former Rectory Adjoining No 25 and Connecting Wall is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 25 November 1969. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 26% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Pair of Arched Gateways to Former Rectory Adjoining No 25 and Connecting Wall
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1058361
Date first listed	25 November 1969
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.19150, -2.54667 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1058361

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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 Pair of Arched Gateways to Former Rectory Adjoining No 25 and Connecting Wall

Name	Grade	Distance
25, Town Street	II	6 m
19 and 21, Town Street	II	6 m
17, Town Street	II	15 m
Arched Gateway to Former Rectory, 15 Metres West of Rear of No 25	II	27 m
13 and 15, Town Street	II	29 m
7 and 9, Town Street	II	41 m
Peter Street Rooms	II	52 m
Red Lion Hotel	II	62 m
1 and 3, Tipcote Hill	II	64 m
The Old Grammar School House	II	71 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pair of Arched Gateways to Former Rectory Adjoining No 25 and Connecting Wall listed?

Yes. Pair of Arched Gateways to Former Rectory Adjoining No 25 and Connecting Wall is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1058361, first listed on 25 November 1969. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Pair of Arched Gateways to Former Rectory Adjoining No 25 and Connecting Wall?

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.