Grade II listed · Somerset

Court House East and Court House West

Court House East and Court House West is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 25 February 1955. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 5% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameCourt House East and Court House West
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1177317
Date first listed25 February 1955
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.00867, -3.02721 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1177317

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Court House East and Court House West, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Court House East and Court House West

NameGradeDistance
Village Cross at Ngr St 2818 2381II165 m
Manor FarmhouseII173 m
Range of Farmbuildings About 30 Metres East of Manor FarmhouseII222 m
Harmans CottageII251 m
Thornfalcon HouseII292 m
Harred Family Chest Tomb in Churchyard About 2 Metres South of Porch Church of the Holy CrossII335 m
Church of the Holy CrossI339 m
Henry Branson Chest Tomb in Churchyard About 5 Metres South East of Chancel Church of the Holy CrossII354 m
Lower FarmhouseII371 m
The BattlementsII404 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Court House East and Court House West listed?
Yes. Court House East and Court House West is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1177317, first listed on 25 February 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Court House East and Court House West?
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.