Compton House and Forecourt Railings
Compton House and Forecourt Railings is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 9 February 1961. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 12% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Compton House and Forecourt Railings |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1173405 |
| Date first listed | 9 February 1961 |
| Local planning authority | Somerset |
| Location | 51.28780, -2.82393 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1173405 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Compton House and Forecourt Railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 Compton House and Forecourt Railings
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Latrine and Garden Wall Adjacent to South East Corner of Compton House | II | 25 m |
| 50, West Street | II | 59 m |
| Cathlar House | II | 84 m |
| Trelawney | II | 91 m |
| 42, West Street | II | 93 m |
| 45, West Street | II | 102 m |
| 40, West Street | II | 105 m |
| 43, West Street | II | 110 m |
| 32, West Street | II | 139 m |
| Westend | II | 141 m |