Grade II listed · Somerset

Gate Piers Approximately 5 Metres to North of North Porch of Parish Church of St Mary

Gate Piers Approximately 5 Metres to North of North Porch of Parish Church of St Mary is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 31 January 1994. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 96% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gate Piers Approximately 5 Metres to North of North Porch of Parish Church of St Mary
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1187328
Date first listed	31 January 1994
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.12797, -3.00514 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1187328

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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 Gate Piers Approximately 5 Metres to North of North Porch of Parish Church of St Mary

Name	Grade	Distance
E H Hooper	II	16 m
No 21 and Attached Rear Area Railings	II	17 m
Parish Church of St Mary	I	19 m
19, High Street	II	23 m
White Lion Inn	II	24 m
Nos 15 and 17 and Attached Rear Area Railings	II	32 m
31, 33, 33a, 35, High Street	II	35 m
13, High Street	II	41 m
Mansion House Inn	II	43 m
Four Tombs Approximately 5 Metres to South and South East of Parish Church of St Mary	II	47 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers Approximately 5 Metres to North of North Porch of Parish Church of St Mary listed?

Yes. Gate Piers Approximately 5 Metres to North of North Porch of Parish Church of St Mary is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1187328, first listed on 31 January 1994. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gate Piers Approximately 5 Metres to North of North Porch of Parish Church of St Mary?

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.