Grade II listed · Somerset

Knapp House with Its North and East Boundary Walls and Entrance Gate with Piers

Knapp House with Its North and East Boundary Walls and Entrance Gate with Piers is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 19 March 1951. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 2% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Knapp House with Its North and East Boundary Walls and Entrance Gate with Piers
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1173383
Date first listed	19 March 1951
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.94293, -2.66160 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1173383

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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 Knapp House with Its North and East Boundary Walls and Entrance Gate with Piers

Name	Grade	Distance
South Portion of Boundary Wall to Abbey Farm, 50 Metres South of Farmhouse	II	30 m
221, Preston Road	II	44 m
Preston Plucknett War Memorial	II	91 m
Abbey Farm House	I	111 m
Abbey Barn	I	121 m
Church Cross in Churchyard of St James' Church	II*	151 m
Church of St James with Its South Boundary Wall	II*	161 m
269, Preston Road	II	182 m
Higher Preston Farm House	II	254 m
The Cottage	II	304 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Knapp House with Its North and East Boundary Walls and Entrance Gate with Piers listed?

Yes. Knapp House with Its North and East Boundary Walls and Entrance Gate with Piers is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1173383, first listed on 19 March 1951. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Knapp House with Its North and East Boundary Walls and Entrance Gate with Piers?

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.