Grade II listed · Somerset

East Gateway and East Boundary Wall, Churchyard of St Margaret

East Gateway and East Boundary Wall, Churchyard of St Margaret is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 19 April 1961. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 15% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	East Gateway and East Boundary Wall, Churchyard of St Margaret
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1235514
Date first listed	19 April 1961
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.97448, -2.71497 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1235514

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on East Gateway and East Boundary Wall, Churchyard of St Margaret, 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 East Gateway and East Boundary Wall, Churchyard of St Margaret

Name	Grade	Distance
Churchyard Cross in Churchyard About 6 Metres East South East of Chancel, Church of St Margaret	II	25 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard About 3 Metres East of Chancel, Church of St Margaret	II	28 m
Chambers Monument in Churchyard About 2.5 Metres East of Chancel and Two Flanking Headstones, Church of St Margaret	II	30 m
Priddle Monument in Churchyard About 5 Metres South East of Chancel, Church of St Margaret	II	31 m
Penny Monument in Churchyard About 2 Metres East of Chancel, Church of St Margaret	II	33 m
Francis Monument in Churchyard About 4 Metres South South East of Chancel, Church of St Margaret	II	34 m
Tintinhull Court	I	38 m
Gateway Into Tintinhull Court in South East Corner and Associated East and South Boundary Walls, Churchyard of St Margaret	II	46 m
Brown Monument in Churchyard About 6 Metres South of Chancel, Church of St Margaret	II	49 m
Church of St Margaret	I	49 m

Frequently asked questions

Is East Gateway and East Boundary Wall, Churchyard of St Margaret listed?

Yes. East Gateway and East Boundary Wall, Churchyard of St Margaret is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1235514, first listed on 19 April 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to East Gateway and East Boundary Wall, Churchyard of St Margaret?

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.