Grade II listed · Somerset

Retaining Wall About 10 Metres West of Stables at Norton Court

Retaining Wall About 10 Metres West of Stables at Norton Court is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 17 May 1985. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 62% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Retaining Wall About 10 Metres West of Stables at Norton Court
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1060474
Date first listed	17 May 1985
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.03800, -3.15938 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1060474

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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 Retaining Wall About 10 Metres West of Stables at Norton Court

Name	Grade	Distance
Stables About 100 Metres North East of Norton Manor Camp	II	26 m
Norton Manor, Walls Enclosing Forecourt, and Terraces on South East Front	II	135 m
Fitzroy House	II	732 m
Giffords Farmhouse and barn	II*	1.2 km
Farthings and Abutting Wall Fronting Road	II	1.2 km
Montys Court	II	1.3 km
Castle Cottage	II	1.3 km
Yarde Farmhouse	II*	1.4 km
Milestone at Ngr St 1923 2585	II	1.4 km
United Reformed Church and Adjoining Manse	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaining Wall About 10 Metres West of Stables at Norton Court listed?

Yes. Retaining Wall About 10 Metres West of Stables at Norton Court is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1060474, first listed on 17 May 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Retaining Wall About 10 Metres West of Stables at Norton Court?

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.