Grade II* listed · Somerset

Gatehouse at Combe Florey House

Gatehouse at Combe Florey House is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 25 February 1955. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 5% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameGatehouse at Combe Florey House
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1059226
Date first listed25 February 1955
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.07340, -3.21304 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1059226

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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 Gatehouse at Combe Florey House

NameGradeDistance
Well Head, 5 Metres South of Gatehouse, Combe Florey HouseII29 m
Cross, 3 Metres South East of Porch, Church of St Peter and St PaulII*50 m
Chest Tomb, 2 Metres South-East of Porch, Church of Sp Peter and St PaulII53 m
Church of St Peter and St PaulI58 m
Combe Florey War MemorialII61 m
InmansII94 m
Combe Florey House, flanking steps and balustradeII111 m
Orchard CottageII137 m
The Old SmithyII180 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk North West of the Old Manor HouseII200 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatehouse at Combe Florey House listed?
Yes. Gatehouse at Combe Florey House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1059226, first listed on 25 February 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Gatehouse at Combe Florey 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.