Grade II* listed · Bath and North East Somerset

Norman Tympanum, 37 Priory Close, Midsomer Norton

Norman Tympanum, 37 Priory Close, Midsomer Norton is a Grade II* listed building in Bath and North East Somerset, first listed on 21 December 1979. It is one of 211 Grade II* entries among 3,731 listed buildings in Bath and North East Somerset; 63% of Bath and North East Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Norman Tympanum, 37 Priory Close, Midsomer Norton
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1115178
Date first listed	21 December 1979
Local planning authority	Bath and North East Somerset
Location	51.28684, -2.48681 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1115178

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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 Norman Tympanum, 37 Priory Close, Midsomer Norton

Name	Grade	Distance
Norman Archway in Garden Wall to Rear of Number 83 (Vicarage)	II*	70 m
Garden Wall Linking Number 83 (Vicarage) to Norman Archway	II	80 m
The Priory	II*	92 m
Vicarage	II	94 m
18, Church Square	II	97 m
Church Farmhouse	II	117 m
12, Church Square	II	137 m
5, Church Square	II	140 m
The Hole in the Wall	II	144 m
Parish Church of St John the Baptist	II*	158 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Norman Tympanum, 37 Priory Close, Midsomer Norton listed?

Yes. Norman Tympanum, 37 Priory Close, Midsomer Norton is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1115178, first listed on 21 December 1979. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Norman Tympanum, 37 Priory Close, Midsomer Norton?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bath and North East 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 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.