Grade II listed · Somerset

Courts

Courts 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	Courts
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1059921
Date first listed	1 July 1976
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.97778, -3.22831 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1059921

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Courts

Name	Grade	Distance
18, Fore Street	II	7 m
The Vintage Public House	II	10 m
14, Fore Street	II	23 m
19 and 19a, Fore Street	II	24 m
Woolworth	II	30 m
National Westminster Bank	II	35 m
Former Squirrel Hotel	II	38 m
13, Fore Street	II	39 m
11, Fore Street	II	42 m
10, Fore Street	II	43 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Courts listed?

Yes. Courts is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1059921, 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 Courts?

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.