Grade II* listed · Somerset

Great House Farmhouse and Flanking Walls

Great House Farmhouse and Flanking Walls is a Grade II* listed building in Somerset, first listed on 9 February 1961. It is one of 789 Grade II* entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 12% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Great House Farmhouse and Flanking Walls
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1252915
Date first listed	9 February 1961
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	51.21461, -2.78328 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1252915

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Somerset will require for your works on Great House Farmhouse and Flanking Walls, 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Great House Farmhouse and Flanking Walls

Name	Grade	Distance
Dairy Adjacent to North Elevation of Great House Farmhouse	II	21 m
Barn Approximately 30 Metres South East of Great House Farmhouse	II	41 m
Stable, Wall and Gate Piers, Approximately 40 Metres East of Great House Farmhouse	II	41 m
Pilham Farmhouse	II	344 m
Box Farmhouse	II	514 m
Theale Post Office, Stores and Section of Forecourt Wall	II	671 m
Laurel Farmhouse	II	748 m
Oak Tree Farmhouse	II	750 m
Higher Farmhouse	II	862 m
Max Gate	II	903 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Great House Farmhouse and Flanking Walls listed?

Yes. Great House Farmhouse and Flanking Walls is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1252915, first listed on 9 February 1961. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Great House Farmhouse and Flanking Walls?

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.