Grade II listed · Somerset

Ornamental Column in Garden to South East of Wilton House

Ornamental Column in Garden to South East of Wilton House is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 4 July 1975. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 33% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ornamental Column in Garden to South East of Wilton House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1059996
Date first listed	4 July 1975
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.01096, -3.10450 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1059996

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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 Ornamental Column in Garden to South East of Wilton House

Name	Grade	Distance
Wilton House	II	15 m
Shuttern House	II	73 m
6, Upper High Street	II	78 m
Forde House	II	88 m
5, Upper High Street and wall to west	II	94 m
42 and 43, Upper High Street	II	97 m
10, 12 to 14, UPPER HIGH STREET AND WALL TO LEFT OF NO. 10	II	107 m
Temple Methodist Church Temple Methodist Schools	II	108 m
2 to 4 (consec) Upper High Street and wall along street at No 4	II	115 m
War Memorial in Vivary Park	II	120 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ornamental Column in Garden to South East of Wilton House listed?

Yes. Ornamental Column in Garden to South East of Wilton House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1059996, first listed on 4 July 1975. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ornamental Column in Garden to South East of Wilton 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.