Grade II* listed · Somerset

Factory Building, Formerly of Gifford Fox and Company Limited

Factory Building, Formerly of Gifford Fox and Company Limited is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 29 July 1976. It is one of 789 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	Factory Building, Formerly of Gifford Fox and Company Limited
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1197481
Date first listed	29 July 1976
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.87155, -2.96439 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1197481

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Factory Building, Formerly of Gifford Fox and Company Limited

Name	Grade	Distance
19, Holyrood Street	II	56 m
No 21 and Attached Railings	II	69 m
Baptist Church	II*	73 m
38-44, Holyrood Street	II	77 m
9, Holyrood Street	II	79 m
44 (first-floor flying freehold only), 46A, 50 and 50A Holyrood Street	II	82 m
Wing House, and Attached Railings and Outhouses	II	83 m
Painted Rubble Building to Rear of Nos 32 and 34 Holyrood Street (Not Included)	II	85 m
Railings and Piers to Forecourt of Baptist Church	II	93 m
7, Holyrood Street	II	94 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Factory Building, Formerly of Gifford Fox and Company Limited listed?

Yes. Factory Building, Formerly of Gifford Fox and Company Limited is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1197481, 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 Factory Building, Formerly of Gifford Fox and Company Limited?

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.