Grade II listed · Somerset

40-41, Board Cross

40-41, Board Cross is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 14 May 1997. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 97% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	40-41, Board Cross
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1245458
Date first listed	14 May 1997
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.19013, -2.55153 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1245458

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 40-41, Board Cross

Name	Grade	Distance
The Victoria	II	77 m
Gattonside	II	106 m
Anglo Trading Estate	II*	167 m
K6 Telephone Kiosk, Commercial Road	II	197 m
24, Commercial Road	II	198 m
21 and 23, Commercial Road	II	198 m
Former St Michael'S Roman Catholic Church	II*	211 m
9, Great Ostry	II	222 m
30 and 31, Coombe Lane	II	225 m
26-29, Coombe Lane	II	234 m

Frequently asked questions

Is 40-41, Board Cross listed?

Yes. 40-41, Board Cross is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1245458, first listed on 14 May 1997. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to 40-41, Board Cross?

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.