Grade II listed · Somerset

South-west gateway to Montacute House

South-west gateway to Montacute House is a Grade II listed building in Somerset, first listed on 27 October 1987. It is one of 10,646 Grade II entries among 11,742 listed buildings in Somerset; 85% of Somerset’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	South-west gateway to Montacute House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1262471
Date first listed	27 October 1987
Local planning authority	Somerset
Location	50.95009, -2.71575 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1262471

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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 South-west gateway to Montacute House

Name	Grade	Distance
Montacute Cottage	II	12 m
The Chantry	II	19 m
The Lodge, about 165 metres south-south-west of Montacute House	II*	27 m
13, Middle Street	II	28 m
3 and 4, the Borough	II	30 m
The Old Bakery	II	37 m
12, Middle Street	II	39 m
27, the Borough	II	45 m
Drinking Fountain	II	46 m
6, the Borough	II	47 m

Frequently asked questions

Is South-west gateway to Montacute House listed?

Yes. South-west gateway to Montacute House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1262471, first listed on 27 October 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to South-west gateway to Montacute House?

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.