Grade II listed · Somerset

Methodist Church, Gates and Railings Fronting Road

Methodist Church, Gates and Railings Fronting Road is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 30 November 1987. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 87% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameMethodist Church, Gates and Railings Fronting Road
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1248505
Date first listed30 November 1987
Local planning authoritySomerset
Location50.89797, -2.99474 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1248505

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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, Gates and Railings Fronting Road

NameGradeDistance
Lamp post at NGR ST 3013 1134II73 m
Tithe CottageII104 m
Gates, railings and wall on north side of churchyard, continued east fronting schoolII124 m
Robert Family Monument in Churchyard, About 30 Metres North of North Porch, Church of St NicholasII131 m
Pyke Family Monument in Churchyard, About 24 Metres North of North Aisle, Church of St NicholasII136 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, About 20 Metres North of North Aisle, Church of St NicholasII140 m
Rectory CourtII142 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard About 13 Metres North of Tower, Church of St NicholasII145 m
Unidentified Monument in Churchyard, About 12 Metres North of North Side, Church of St NicholasII146 m
Trout Family Monument in Churchyard, About 13 Metres North of North Porch, Church of St NicholasII147 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Methodist Church, Gates and Railings Fronting Road listed?
Yes. Methodist Church, Gates and Railings Fronting Road is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1248505, first listed on 30 November 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Methodist Church, Gates and Railings Fronting Road?
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.