Grade II listed · Somerset

Methodist Church, Railings and Dwarf Wall on West Front

Methodist Church, Railings and Dwarf Wall on West Front is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 4 August 1986. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 77% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Methodist Church, Railings and Dwarf Wall on West Front
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1237600
Date first listed	4 August 1986
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.07250, -3.49644 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1237600

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Methodist Church, Railings and Dwarf Wall on West Front, 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 Methodist Church, Railings and Dwarf Wall on West Front

Name	Grade	Distance
The Vicarage and Outbuildings Adjoining to East	II	114 m
Church of St Mary	II*	136 m
Wellhead Set in Wall Fronting Oval Cottage and Cottage Adjoining to South West	II	186 m
Oval Cottage and Cottage Adjoining to South West	II	193 m
Lower Woolcotts	II	1.5 km
Hill Farmhouse	II	1.6 km
Shircombe Farmhouse	II	1.7 km
Milestone at Ngr Ss 9258 3206	II	2.7 km
Milestone at Ngr Ss 93121 29647	II	2.8 km
Stagshead Farmhouse	II	2.9 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Methodist Church, Railings and Dwarf Wall on West Front listed?

Yes. Methodist Church, Railings and Dwarf Wall on West Front is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1237600, first listed on 4 August 1986. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Methodist Church, Railings and Dwarf Wall on West Front?

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.