Grade II listed · Somerset

Pioneer House and Stringfellow and Attached Walls, Gate and Railings

Pioneer House and Stringfellow and Attached Walls, Gate and Railings 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
FieldValue
NamePioneer House and Stringfellow and Attached Walls, Gate and Railings
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1197469
Date first listed29 July 1976
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location50.87232, -2.97142 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1197469

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Pioneer House and Stringfellow and Attached Walls, Gate and Railings, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Pioneer House and Stringfellow and Attached Walls, Gate and Railings

NameGradeDistance
Nos 123 and 125 and Attached Walls and RailingsII11 m
113 and 115 High Street and attached railingsII15 m
127, 129 and 131, High StreetII20 m
Nos 109 and 111 and Attached RailingsII24 m
Turnstile at West End of High StreetII33 m
Nos 95, 97 and 99 and Attached RailingsII52 m
The CottageII66 m
Snowdon VillaII80 m
Snowdon CottageII103 m
Little Lyon MeadII121 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Pioneer House and Stringfellow and Attached Walls, Gate and Railings listed?
Yes. Pioneer House and Stringfellow and Attached Walls, Gate and Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1197469, 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 Pioneer House and Stringfellow and Attached Walls, Gate and Railings?
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.