Grade II listed · Somerset

The Old Rectory, with Its Front Boundary Wall, 8 Metres South of House

The Old Rectory, with Its Front Boundary Wall, 8 Metres South of 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	The Old Rectory, with Its Front Boundary Wall, 8 Metres South of House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1176296
Date first listed	19 April 1961
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.91594, -2.71976 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1176296

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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 Old Rectory, with Its Front Boundary Wall, 8 Metres South of House

Name	Grade	Distance
Scriveners	II	72 m
Jessamine Cottage	II	100 m
Yews Farm	II	105 m
Peace Lea	II	105 m
Dawe'S Farmhouse	II	110 m
Cottage to South Of, and Adjoining, Trinity Cottage	II	114 m
Trinity Cottage	II	125 m
North Boundary Wall and Gateway with Piers, 5 Metres to North of the Pinnacles	II	125 m
The Pinnacles	II	126 m
Boundary Walls to Fordhay House, Extending About 20 Metres Northwards from House and Then 20 Metres Eastwards to Barn Cottage	II	178 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Rectory, with Its Front Boundary Wall, 8 Metres South of House listed?

Yes. The Old Rectory, with Its Front Boundary Wall, 8 Metres South of House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1176296, 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 The Old Rectory, with Its Front Boundary Wall, 8 Metres South of 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.