Grade II listed · Somerset

The Old School House, Forecourt Wall, Gate Piers and Gates

The Old School House, Forecourt Wall, Gate Piers and Gates is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 11 March 1968. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 22% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Old School House, Forecourt Wall, Gate Piers and Gates
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1177347
Date first listed	11 March 1968
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.27138, -2.43793 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1177347

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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 School House, Forecourt Wall, Gate Piers and Gates

Name	Grade	Distance
20-23, Church Street	II	105 m
The Old Vicarage and Railings on Roadside	II	108 m
Ameslane Farmhouse	II	116 m
Lych Gate, Flanking Walls and Gates on North Side of Church of St Peter and St Paul	II*	124 m
Post Office, Nos 33 and 34 with Forecourts	II	133 m
The Old Chapel and Railed Forecourt	II	139 m
The Barracks	II	144 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjacent to Kilmersdon Post Office	II	145 m
Church of St Peter and St Paul	I	146 m
The Toll House	II	150 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old School House, Forecourt Wall, Gate Piers and Gates listed?

Yes. The Old School House, Forecourt Wall, Gate Piers and Gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1177347, first listed on 11 March 1968. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Old School House, Forecourt Wall, Gate Piers and Gates?

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.