Grade II listed · Somerset

Two Pairs of Gate Piers, 35 Metres North of Newton House

Two Pairs of Gate Piers, 35 Metres North of Newton House is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 19 April 1961. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 15% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Two Pairs of Gate Piers, 35 Metres North of Newton House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1176156
Date first listed	19 April 1961
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.93672, -2.62009 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1176156

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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 Two Pairs of Gate Piers, 35 Metres North of Newton House

Name	Grade	Distance
Newton Surmaville	I	42 m
The Gardener'S Cottage, 90 Metres South of Newton House	II	149 m
The Former Stables, 100 Metres South of Newton House	II	164 m
The Round House	II	260 m
Newton Farm House	II	300 m
Barn, 40 Metres South of Newton Farmhouse	II	336 m
Entrance Gate Piers to Newton House and Estate	II	374 m
Foundry House	II	578 m
Newton Lodge	II	611 m
Osborne House,with Front Boundary Wall, Railings and Gate Piers	II	716 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Two Pairs of Gate Piers, 35 Metres North of Newton House listed?

Yes. Two Pairs of Gate Piers, 35 Metres North of Newton House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1176156, first listed on 19 April 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Two Pairs of Gate Piers, 35 Metres North of Newton 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.