Grade II listed · Somerset

Forecourt Wall, Gate Piers, Gates and Railings to the Gable House

Forecourt Wall, Gate Piers, Gates and Railings to the Gable 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
FieldValue
NameForecourt Wall, Gate Piers, Gates and Railings to the Gable House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1058810
Date first listed17 October 1985
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.16462, -2.58176 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1058810

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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 Forecourt Wall, Gate Piers, Gates and Railings to the Gable House

NameGradeDistance
The Gable HouseII29 m
Grey GablesII*96 m
Beale'S HouseII100 m
Section of Railings with Gate on Roadside at Right Angles to Frontage of Grey GablesII103 m
Stable and Coach House Adjacent to Left Return of Pilton HouseII110 m
Pilton HouseII129 m
Batch CottagesII276 m
Arch VillaII290 m
Orchard HouseII298 m
Yew Tree Farmhouse, Wall and GatesII302 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Forecourt Wall, Gate Piers, Gates and Railings to the Gable House listed?
Yes. Forecourt Wall, Gate Piers, Gates and Railings to the Gable House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1058810, 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 Forecourt Wall, Gate Piers, Gates and Railings to the Gable 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.