Grade II listed · Somerset

West Gate and Railings About 20 Metres North West of Church and St Michael

West Gate and Railings About 20 Metres North West of Church and St Michael is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 30 September 1985. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 67% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameWest Gate and Railings About 20 Metres North West of Church and St Michael
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1177419
Date first listed30 September 1985
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location51.05478, -2.72889 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1177419

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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 West Gate and Railings About 20 Metres North West of Church and St Michael

NameGradeDistance
The VicarageII*17 m
Russel Monument and Railings in Churchyard, About 20 Metres South West of Church of St MichaelII39 m
Church of St Michael and All AngelsI39 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, About 22 Metres South West of Church of St MichaelII41 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, About 8 Metres South South East of Porch, Church of St MichaelII47 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard About 10 Metres South South East of Porch, Church of St MichaelII49 m
Gate Piers and Gate About 30 Metres North East of Church of St MichaelII66 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, About 13 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St MichaelII66 m
The Old HallII67 m
House and Shop East of the South Entrance to Churchyard of Church of St Michael and Former Cottage to NorthII77 m

Frequently asked questions

Is West Gate and Railings About 20 Metres North West of Church and St Michael listed?
Yes. West Gate and Railings About 20 Metres North West of Church and St Michael is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1177419, first listed on 30 September 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to West Gate and Railings About 20 Metres North West of Church and St Michael?
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.