Grade II listed · Somerset

Gatepiers and Gates at Churchyard Entrance of Church of St John the Baptist

Gatepiers and Gates at Churchyard Entrance of Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 1 July 1976. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 35% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gatepiers and Gates at Churchyard Entrance of Church of St John the Baptist
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1059898
Date first listed	1 July 1976
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.98058, -3.22486 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1059898

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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 Gatepiers and Gates at Churchyard Entrance of Church of St John the Baptist

Name	Grade	Distance
71, High Street	II	15 m
Nos 62 to 66 Including Range of Outbuildings to Rear	II	39 m
The Vicarage	II	42 m
61, High Street	II	51 m
49-55, High Street	II	73 m
Church of St John the Baptist	I	73 m
Gatepiers and Gates at Entrance to Drake'S Palace	II	74 m
Pair of Gatepiers on Street at No 47	II	83 m
Drake'S Lodge	II	89 m
47, High Street	II	90 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatepiers and Gates at Churchyard Entrance of Church of St John the Baptist listed?

Yes. Gatepiers and Gates at Churchyard Entrance of Church of St John the Baptist is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1059898, first listed on 1 July 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gatepiers and Gates at Churchyard Entrance of Church of St John the Baptist?

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.