Portland House, Forecourt Railings and Gates
Portland House, Forecourt Railings and Gates is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 9 February 1961. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 12% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Portland House, Forecourt Railings and Gates |
| Grade | Grade II — special interest |
| List entry number | 1262392 |
| Date first listed | 9 February 1961 |
| Local planning authority | Somerset |
| Location | 51.22521, -2.90566 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1262392 |
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 Portland House, Forecourt Railings and Gates
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Auster | II | 98 m |
| Gate Piers and Gates at Driveway Entrance to Old Auster | II | 110 m |
| Wainbridge Farmhouse | II | 376 m |
| Orchard Cottage | II | 555 m |
| The Sycamores, Forecourt Walls and Gate | II | 698 m |
| Wayside and Willow Dean | II | 791 m |
| Archway Forming the North Side of Bridge Over the Pillrow Wall Rhyne at Ngr St 3765 4798 | II | 820 m |
| Elm House and Forecourt Railings | II | 865 m |
| Methodist Chapel | II | 901 m |
| The Elms, Forecourt Wall and Railings | II | 985 m |