Grade II listed · Somerset

The Two Wing Walls Enclosing Formal Garden, with Gateway, Stone Steps and Stone Piers, Immediately South of Ven House

The Two Wing Walls Enclosing Formal Garden, with Gateway, Stone Steps and Stone Piers, Immediately South of Ven House is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 24 March 1961. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 13% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Two Wing Walls Enclosing Formal Garden, with Gateway, Stone Steps and Stone Piers, Immediately South of Ven House
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1175056
Date first listed24 March 1961
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location50.96387, -2.45665 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1175056

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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 Two Wing Walls Enclosing Formal Garden, with Gateway, Stone Steps and Stone Piers, Immediately South of Ven House

NameGradeDistance
Garden Seat, About 65 Metres South West of Ven HouseII33 m
Terrace Along South Garden Front, Ven HouseI51 m
Stabling and Other Outbuildings, Attached to East Side of Ven HouseI52 m
Ven HouseI61 m
Corridor Linking Ven House and the OrangeryI68 m
The Orangery, Attached to the South West Corner of Ven HouseI74 m
North East Pavilion and Balustraded Brick Wall, Ven HouseI79 m
North West Pavilion and Balustraded Link Wall, Ven HouseI100 m
Double Bridge, About 70 Metres South East of East Outbuildings, Ven HouseII106 m
Walls Enclosing Kitchen Garden, Immediately East of Stables, Ven HouseII139 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Two Wing Walls Enclosing Formal Garden, with Gateway, Stone Steps and Stone Piers, Immediately South of Ven House listed?
Yes. The Two Wing Walls Enclosing Formal Garden, with Gateway, Stone Steps and Stone Piers, Immediately South of Ven House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1175056, first listed on 24 March 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Two Wing Walls Enclosing Formal Garden, with Gateway, Stone Steps and Stone Piers, Immediately South of Ven House?
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.