Grade II listed · Somerset

The Rectory, with the Boundary Wall 8 Metres to South

The Rectory, with the Boundary Wall 8 Metres to South is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 25 January 1985. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 59% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Rectory, with the Boundary Wall 8 Metres to South
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1238490
Date first listed	25 January 1985
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.05699, -2.40539 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1238490

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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 The Rectory, with the Boundary Wall 8 Metres to South

Name	Grade	Distance
Nos 1 and 2 Colyton Terrace, with Boundary Wall 8 Metres to South	II	18 m
East Gate	II	34 m
Pair Gate Piers, 20 Metres South West of Ireson House	II	86 m
71, High Street	II	90 m
69, High Street	II	97 m
56 and 58, High Street	II	102 m
The Garden House, 50 Metres East of Ireson House, and Flanking Brick Wall	II	115 m
Canton Cafe	II	125 m
59, High Street	II	128 m
46, High Street	II	131 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Rectory, with the Boundary Wall 8 Metres to South listed?

Yes. The Rectory, with the Boundary Wall 8 Metres to South is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1238490, first listed on 25 January 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Rectory, with the Boundary Wall 8 Metres to South?

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.