Grade II listed · Somerset

Rectory Farmhouse

Rectory Farmhouse is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 23 July 1986. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 77% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Rectory Farmhouse
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1177660
Date first listed	23 July 1986
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.02392, -3.39925 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1177660

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Rectory Farmhouse

Name	Grade	Distance
Barn, About 100 Metres East of Rectory Farmhouse	II	42 m
John Kemp Monument in Churchyard, About 2 Metres South of Priest'S Door, Church of St Michael	II	139 m
Church of St Michael	I	145 m
Kingston Farmhouse	II	500 m
Boundary Post at Ngr St 0327 2458	II	1.8 km
Holwell House	II	2.4 km
Chipstable Memorial Lych Gate	II	2.6 km
Church of All Saints	II*	2.6 km
Three Monuments in Churchyard, About 4 Metres South East of South Aisle, Church of All Saints	II	2.6 km
West Bovey Farmhouse	II	2.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Rectory Farmhouse listed?

Yes. Rectory Farmhouse is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1177660, first listed on 23 July 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Rectory Farmhouse?

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.