Grade II listed · Somerset

The New House and Railings in Dwarf Wall with Gate and Gatepiers Fronting Road

The New House and Railings in Dwarf Wall with Gate and Gatepiers Fronting Road is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 5 June 1985. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 66% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The New House and Railings in Dwarf Wall with Gate and Gatepiers Fronting Road
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1174983
Date first listed	5 June 1985
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.13304, -3.47181 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1174983

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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 The New House and Railings in Dwarf Wall with Gate and Gatepiers Fronting Road

Name	Grade	Distance
Church of St Mary	II	278 m
Unidentified Chest Tomb, in Churchyard, About 4 Metres South of Nave, Church of St Mary	II	285 m
Unidentified Chest Tomb in Churchyard, About 12 Metres South of Nave, Church of St Mary	II	286 m
Remains of Churchyard Cross, About 7 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St Mary	II	287 m
Chargot House	II*	1.3 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Kingsbridge	II	1.4 km
20 and 21	II	1.4 km
Old Hall	II	1.4 km
Conduit at Ngr Ss 9851 3737	II	1.6 km
The Lodge	II	1.6 km

Frequently asked questions

Is The New House and Railings in Dwarf Wall with Gate and Gatepiers Fronting Road listed?

Yes. The New House and Railings in Dwarf Wall with Gate and Gatepiers Fronting Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1174983, first listed on 5 June 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The New House and Railings in Dwarf Wall with Gate and Gatepiers Fronting Road?

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.