Grade II listed · Somerset

Gate Piers, Gates and Walls to Churchyard of Unitarian Church

Gate Piers, Gates and Walls to Churchyard of Unitarian Church 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	Gate Piers, Gates and Walls to Churchyard of Unitarian Church
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1208045
Date first listed	29 July 1976
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.92688, -2.90820 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1208045

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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, Gates and Walls to Churchyard of Unitarian Church

Name	Grade	Distance
Petherton Cottage	II	13 m
33a, East Street	II	17 m
Monksmead	II	22 m
No 30 with Attached Railings	II	25 m
Three Chest Tombs to South West of Unitarian Church	II	27 m
33, 35 and 35a and Attached Walls, Gate Piers and Railings	II	29 m
28, East Street	II	32 m
26, East Street	II	38 m
Unitarian Church and Attached Schoolhouse to the North	II*	41 m
24, East Street	II	44 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gate Piers, Gates and Walls to Churchyard of Unitarian Church listed?

Yes. Gate Piers, Gates and Walls to Churchyard of Unitarian Church is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1208045, 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 Gate Piers, Gates and Walls to Churchyard of Unitarian Church?

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.