Grade II listed · Somerset

Barn About 50 Metres to Rear of Compton House

Barn About 50 Metres to Rear of Compton House is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 17 October 1985. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 68% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Barn About 50 Metres to Rear of Compton House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1058801
Date first listed	17 October 1985
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.17180, -2.55023 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1058801

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Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Barn About 50 Metres to Rear of Compton House, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Barn About 50 Metres to Rear of Compton House

Name	Grade	Distance
Stables and Coach House at Right Angles to Rear of Compton House	II	22 m
Compton House	II	55 m
East Compton Farmhouse	II	78 m
Manor Farmhouse	II	227 m
Compton Court	II	345 m
Orchardleigh House	II	543 m
Lambert'S Hill Farmhouse and Attached Outbuilding to Left	II	1.2 km
Milepost on Roadside at Ngr St 6090 4271	II	1.4 km
Milepost on Roadside at Ngr St 6297 4085	II	1.5 km
Terrace of Three Cottages Attached to Left of the Field Inn	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn About 50 Metres to Rear of Compton House listed?

Yes. Barn About 50 Metres to Rear of Compton House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1058801, first listed on 17 October 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Barn About 50 Metres to Rear of Compton 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.