Grade II listed · Somerset

Ditton House and Attached Walls, Gate Piers and Gates

Ditton House and Attached Walls, Gate Piers and Gates is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 29 July 1976. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 36% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Ditton House and Attached Walls, Gate Piers and Gates
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1195036
Date first listed	29 July 1976
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.92445, -2.91040 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1195036

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 Ditton House and Attached Walls, Gate Piers and Gates

Name	Grade	Distance
No 33 and Attached Walls and Railings	II	24 m
Commemorative flagpole base in the grounds of the former Ilminster Junior Boys' School	II	33 m
Ditton Lea and Walls, Railings and Gates Attached to Front and Rear	II	121 m
Prospect Buildings	II	175 m
No 5 and Attached Railings and Walls	II	185 m
1, Ditton Street	II	204 m
Greenfylde School	II	217 m
7, Silver Street	II	233 m
1 and 3, Silver Street	II	233 m
5, Silver Street	II	234 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Ditton House and Attached Walls, Gate Piers and Gates listed?

Yes. Ditton House and Attached Walls, Gate Piers and Gates is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1195036, first listed on 29 July 1976. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Ditton House and Attached Walls, 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.